Digital Forensics R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer – Mobile Security & Digital Forensics

You will take ownership of early stage concepts and build innovative prototypes that shape the future of mobile network protection. This position offers a direct route to expanding your technical capabilities through comprehensive professional training while delivering critical engineering viability assessments. You will find stable career progression by turning complex security research into functional realities that safeguard essential technology.

Essential requirements
British nationality is required due to security constraints
Degree level education in electronic engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline
Practical software development capabilities using Python, C and C++
Deep understanding of mobile networks, communication protocols and wireless technologies
What you will be doing
Conducting technical research into new defense projects to determine engineering feasibility
Developing functional prototypes and demonstrating proof of concept designs to clients
Articulating complex technical research findings clearly in both written reports and verbal briefings
Investigating mobile security architectures, trust certificates and cyber security incidents
Skills and background
Thorough knowledge of mobile networks, VPNs, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC
Understanding of cyber security incident response and mobile threat landscapes
Experience with eDiscovery tools or digital forensic methodologies
Strong professional curiosity with a commitment to continuous professional development
Ability to work independently to solve open ended research problems
Benefits and balance
Rewards extend beyond pay with private medical cover, pension, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and tailored training and development.

Where you will be based
The position is based full time onsite at the facility in Weston-super-Mare.

Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week.

You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

These vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries