Cyber Vulnerability Researcher

Company: BAE Systems
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering to address critical cyber needs for governments and businesses. You join the Operational Cyber Group, contributing to national security through advanced analysis and tooling. You will collaborate with experts, mentor junior colleagues, and adapt to a range of platforms and technologies. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape secure solutions in demanding environments.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working arrangements
  • on-site London role
  • support for financial and personal wellbeing
  • career development and lifelong learning
  • inclusive and diverse culture
  • hybrid working options

Responsibilities

  • Perform vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering on complex challenges across multiple platforms
  • Mentor and collaborate with junior team members and share knowledge
  • Adapt to a variety of tools and platforms, and develop bespoke tooling when needed
  • Understand customer mission-critical needs and deliver accordingly

Key requirements

  • Experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development
  • Familiarity with tools and platforms (Ghidra, IDA, Unicorn, debuggers, Android, iOS…)
  • Knowledge of low-level programming languages across the application stack
  • Understanding of the exploit development lifecycle from bug to PoC
  • Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
  • Excellent communication with diverse audiences
  • Mentorship and team collaboration
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools
  • Ghidra
  • IDA
  • Unicorn

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Posted: October 1st, 2026