Job Title:
Embedded Researcher
Location of the job:
Cheltenham
Employer:
NCC Group
Salary:
Last day to apply:
06 December 2026
Role Summary
- Work as an Embedded Vulnerability Researcher at NCC Group.
- Help find and solve security problems in technology.
- Work with experts on important research projects.
- The job is based in Cheltenham with some work from home.
Key Tasks
- Research mobile phones and embedded systems.
- Use reverse engineering to solve technical problems.
- Create proof-of-concept solutions.
- Write clear technical reports.
- Teach and support team members.
Skills And Experience
- Have National Security clearance.
- Experience with mobile phone research.
- Know reverse engineering on different computer systems.
- Use debugging tools and disassemblers.
- Good at programming in C and scripting languages like Python.
- Understand networking and cryptography.
- Know mobile devices, Linux, and Windows.
Pay And Hours
- Flexible working options to balance work and life.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Ability to buy up to 5 more days off.
- Financial benefits like pension and life insurance.
Location And Workplace
- Based in the Cheltenham office.
- Hybrid work possible (some at home, some in office).
- Access to labs and team events.
How To Apply
- Send your application to NCC Group.
- If your skills match, they will contact you in 10 days.
- You need to agree to security checks before starting.
- Tell them if you need any help during the process.
- Do you have experience with mobile or embedded research?
- Are you happy to work in Cheltenham and sometimes from home?
- Do you have National Security clearance?
- Can you do background checks?
- Do you want to learn and work with a team?
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