Graduate Engineer – Security Research and Testing
- Full-time
Launch your career in Security Research
Research roles at UKTL utilise our cutting-edge lab environment to test communications systems to their limits in new and novel ways.
Are you fascinated by how technology works and how it can be made more secure? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating vulnerabilities, and understanding how systems behave under attack?
The UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to build a career at the forefront of communications security. Working alongside leading researchers and security specialists, you'll help strengthen the equipment used in UK's infrastructure through testing, research and innovation.
UKTL also offers Graduate Engineer roles in IT Platforms & Cyber. Before submitting your application, we encourage you to review both opportunities and choose the one that best aligns with your interests, skills and career aspirations. Please submit one application only.
What you'll be doing
As a graduate in security research and testing, you'll join one of our specialist security research focused teams:
- Penetration and Cyber Security Testing
- Vulnerability Research
- Cyber Security and Privacy Research
You'll work on real-world challenges affecting national communications infrastructure, helping to identify critical security issues, and improve the resilience of communications products.
You'll receive structured development, mentoring and technical training throughout the two-year programme, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in security research and telecoms.
Your work could include
- Security testing of communications technologies
- Discovering and analysing new vulnerabilities
- Developing bespoke research tooling
- Conducting novel telecoms research on niche equipment
- Investigating how communications systems behave under real-world attack scenarios
About the Recruitment Process
We're looking for curious, passionate problem-solvers who want to help shape the future of the UK's telecoms ecosystem. Our selection process is designed to help us understand your potential, not just your experience.
- Submit your application
- If shortlisted, complete an online assessment
- Attend a virtual first-stage interview
- If selected, you'll be invited to an Assessment Centre at our Solihull office in January or February 2027 (date to be confirmed)
- Successful candidates will join UKTL in September 2027
We'll keep you informed throughout the process and look forward to learning more what you can bring to the team.
Location
Our site is conveniently located within easy reach of Birmingham, with excellent transport links. We are accessible by rail, with the nearest being Birmingham International station, and are also served by local bus routes. Free on-site parking is available for those travelling by car.
Hybrid working
Successful applicants will be expected to attend our Birmingham office a minimum of two days per week to facilitate collaboration in our lab.