Date Posted:
2026-06-18Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Gloucester, South GloucestershirePosition Role Type:
HybridRaytheon UK’s Cyber Research Group (CRG) is seeking a highly skilled and analytically driven Senior Vulnerability Researcher to support advanced research and development initiatives.
As Senior Vulnerability Researcher, you will conduct in-depth technical investigations across hardware and software systems to identify security vulnerabilities, develop bespoke tools, and contribute to the discovery and analysis of emerging threats. This role requires a strong technical foundation, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
You will be based at our Gloucester site, working in a hybrid capacity (3 days onsite p/w). You must be eligible and willing to gain SC and enhanced DV clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits and Work Culture
37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
An informal, flexible working culture that is output focused
25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
Private Medical Insurance (grade dependent)
6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Raytheon UK
You will be based within the area of the business providing DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.
We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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