Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer to join their pioneering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge automotive technology from the comfort of your home office, anywhere within the US. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding the connected vehicle ecosystem against evolving cyber threats. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and testing robust cybersecurity solutions for in-vehicle networks, cloud services, and mobile applications. You will perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses to identify potential weaknesses and develop mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet), embedded systems, cryptography, and security best practices. Experience with security development lifecycle (SDL) processes and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29) is essential. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software development teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into vehicle architectures. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will contribute to the development of security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain the highest level of security across all automotive products. We are seeking a proactive individual who is passionate about automotive security and staying ahead of emerging threats. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the safety and security of future mobility. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and remote collaboration. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent self-management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a distributed work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on automotive applications.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems security, network security, and cryptography.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN) and cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29).
• Proficiency in threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with security development lifecycle (SDL) practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and penetration testing methodologies.