Embedded Software Design Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Responsibilities:

• Strong IT skills and knowledge including hardware, software and networks (including radio frequency communications)
• Meticulous attention to detail and a forensic approach to challenges
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of automotive systems
• Introduces new Cybersecurity development process based on ISO21434 as an extension to our baseline process
• Comfortable using software engineering tools such as requirements handling tools, and issue and task handling tools, penetration testing tools and TARA generation tools.

Requirements:

• A university degree and 4-6 years of experience (i.e. Bachelors’ Degree) or a graduate degree and 2-4 years of experience (i.e. Masters’ Degree) or a higher-level degree and 0-2 years of experience (i.e. Doctorate Degree).
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

• Developing cybersecure embedded hardware and software solutions including the consideration of R.F. protocols
• Developing a cybersecurity process based on ISO21434 and fostering a cybersecurity compliance culture
• Supporting some aspects of the product life-cycle, from initial cybersecurity requirements capture, architectural design, coding design, implementation, penetration testing, and maintenance of the product in the field
• Developing proof-of-concept demonstrations to customers and development partners

Specific Experience / Qualifications

Essential

• At least 4 years’ industrial experience in a cybersecuity design role.
• Working or practical experience generating or following TARA/VARA exercises
• Ability to code in a high-level scripting language
• Understanding and experience of the software development toolchain: Requirements capture tools, bug/issue tracking tools, documentation tools
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and deliver results
• Knowledge and experience of cybersecurity methods within an automotive environment

Desirable

• Experience of attack trees, threat modelling and threat intelligence analysis
• Familiarity with exploit platforms for penetration testing
• Working knowledge of ISO21434 or J3061