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# Security Engineering Consultant, Hardware

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Royston, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000 - £75,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Firmware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Information Technology, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-17B4C16C674898C5CA/

## About the Role

* Strong academic background (1st/2.1 degree in computer science, physics or similar), and extensive demonstrable engineering understanding of electronics hardware, sensors, and complex systems within real world applications.
 * Experience building and developing hardware prototypes for security applications and subsequently demonstrating their use (ideally relating to RF, firmware, network communications of similar).
 * Strong technical skills in hardware interfaces, protocols and hardware debugging.

The role suits out-of-the-box thinkers, who can come up with creative solutions that are technically robust. Due to the consultancy nature of the role, strong communication skills are required (both for presenting and engaging with clients, as well as written for documentation and reports). Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be highly desirable. Similarly, experience working in the UK defence and security sector would be advantageous.