Junior Threat Engineer

FROM £35,000 PER ANNUM

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

ROSS ON WYE

PERMANENT

About us

Kirintec specialise in the design and production of Innovative technology solutions for CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities), Counter-IED and Counter-UAS. We engineer and deliver battle proven capabilities across the world.

Kirintec is owned by BAE Systems, who provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employs a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries.

About the role

The Junior Technical Threat Engineer role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with a strong interest in EW threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive technology to develop their technical expertise within a highly secure and mission-focused environment.

Working alongside experienced security, engineering and intelligence professionals, you will support the identification, analysis and mitigation of technical threats against defence systems, networks, platforms, and critical infrastructure.

Duties will include;

• Assist the Principal Threat Engineer with investigations into emerging technologies, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Assist with the development of algorithms to defeat these threats, testing and refining those algorithms through computer simulation (MATLAB/Octave) and lab prototypes using in-house and/or COTS hardware with new software/firmware (C, C++, VHDL).
• Research current and emerging RF threats relevant to defence environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities, recommend and implement appropriate exploitation techniques.
• Support threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and technical risk analysis.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to security standards and procedures.
• Participate in technical reviews and improvement activities.

About you

You will be able to;

• Present degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in computer science, electronic engineering, systems engineering, information security, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues methodically
• Prove strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have the ability to work within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

What we Offer

• 25 days annual leave entitlement, rising with length of service.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Medical Care Package upon successful completion of your probation period.
• Company events
• Annual Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
• Casual dress

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Kirintec Ltd, we welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain recruitment processes, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at Kirintec Ltd are subject to security and vetting restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have a minimum of 5-year continuous residency in the UK, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person