Senior Researcher - Hardware

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

We are looking for a Senior Researcher to support the security evaluation of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, software, and hardware devices. In this role, you will perform hands-on cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, and technical assessments to identify security weaknesses and support risk-based conclusions. Working closely with management and senior researchers, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality product security evaluations aligned with industry standards and best practices.

• Analyze products, firmware, software, hardware components, interfaces, and technical documentation to identify attack surfaces and potential security risks.
• Execute security testing activities including vulnerability assessments, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, logical attacks, debug interface testing, Side-Channel Analysis, Fault Injection, cryptographic testing, and hardware security assessments.
• Collect, review, and analyze technical evidence such as logs, traces, binaries, signal captures, measurement data, and test outputs.
• Document findings, vulnerabilities, and test results in clear, structured technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, tools, configurations, evidence, and results to ensure full traceability.
• Follow established procedures, quality requirements, information security controls, and applicable cybersecurity standards.
• Support researchers in planning, executing, and delivering evaluation projects.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing methodologies, scripts, tools, and reusable procedures.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, knowledge-sharing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software security assessment, hardware security testing, embedded systems security, reverse engineering, or secure product development.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, debug interface testing, Side-Channel Analysis, Fault Injection, cryptographic implementation testing, or embedded device security testing.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment practices, penetration testing techniques, and relevant security standards.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and other cybersecurity or quality standards is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or equivalent cybersecurity, hardware security, or reverse engineering training are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and technical reporting skills.

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Applied Cryptography, or a related field.
• Knowledge of advanced hardware security testing and cryptographic implementation assessments.

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

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