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Automotive Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Job in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48326, USA
Listing for: LER TechForce
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Run vulnerability evaluation and fuzzing of protocols, hardware, and software for automotive applications.
  • Enable innovative new development and processes in the approach and execution of highly technical systems and components for customers.
  • Develop and maintain a cybersecurity plan to meet customer program timing.
  • Create/review Item Definition and perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) as per ISO/SAE 21434 and OEM cybersecurity process.
  • Define Cybersecurity Concepts and Security Goals during concept and development phases.
  • Derive and document Cybersecurity Requirements at vehicle, system, and component levels.
  • Support the design of Cybersecurity Architecture, including trust boundaries, data flows, and control mechanisms.
  • Identify and define appropriate Security Controls aligned with identified threats.
  • Support vehicle type approval process (R155/R156).
  • Define and perform verification and validation testing, including fuzz testing and penetration testing.
  • Support cybersecurity reviews, process audits, and cybersecurity assessments.
What you'll need to be successful:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security and Assurance, Information Technology, or related field required.
  • 1-5 years of experience in automotive cybersecurity, vehicle electronics, embedded systems, IT security, or related cybersecurity domains.
  • Understanding of end-to-end connected vehicle (telematics and infotainment) and wired/wireless communication protocols (CAN, J1939, CAN-FD, UDS, Flex-Ray, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.).
  • Experience addressing vehicle development (E/E architectures, embedded and systems engineering) and automotive cybersecurity challenges (e.g., security by design, secure boot, control unit, and vehicle network protection).
  • Knowledge of standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155/R156 Regulations.
  • Experience with ISO/SAE 21434-based processes for TARA, concept development, and testing.
  • Experience developing high-level and low-level test plans and test methods, executing test cases manually on a subsystem-level desktop bench, and ability to automate test cases with Bash and Python scripts.
  • Good understanding of communication functions among all layers in the OSI Model.
  • Familiarity with securing embedded platforms, including embedded Linux (SELinux, Yocto/Debian hardening), RTOS, secure boot, and HSM/secure elements.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as Auto-ISAC ATM, MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE EMB3D, PTES, and NIST 800-115.
Preferred:
  • Working knowledge of IEC 62443 standard series.
  • Working experience with software coding in C, C++, and Python.
  • Knowledge of vehicle cybersecurity standard SAE J3061.
  • Knowledge of HSM modules, key provisioning, securing mobile apps, and know-how regarding tampering and reverse engineering techniques.
  • Experience in AUTOSAR software development or integration projects.
  • Deep understanding of OS and kernel architecture (e.g., QNX, Linux, Android, etc.).
  • Working experience using open-source testing tools such as Ncat, Metasploit, and Wfuzz, along with Kali Linux utilities.
  • Expert-level understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols, and full packet capture analysis using tools like Wireshark.
  • Hands-on experience in penetration testing, fuzz testing tools, and product security/deployment.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as EC-Council CEH, SANS GIAC, and Offensive Security OSCP.
  • Ability to handle tasks with significant complexity under minimal supervision requiring a high degree of technical competence.
  • Ability to interact dynamically with cross-functional global teams.
  • Ability to present and speak to customers and work at customer sites to deliver engineering services in alignment with customer processes and procedures.
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