Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Translate highlevel security requirements and designs into practical efficient implementations by developing and maintaining software components and libraries.
Partner with each ECU team to effectively develop and integrate securityfocused software components into their codebases.
Perform handson debugging and troubleshooting of security implementations using lowlevel debugging tools to identify and fix issues.
Conduct code reviews with a focus on identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities in both newly developed and existing code.
Collaborate with Verification & Validation teams to develop and execute securityfocused test plans to ensure robust secure solutions.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cybersecurity issues that arise during integration and testing.
Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities in automotive cybersecurity proposing and implementing innovative solutions to address them.
Contribute to building a strong security culture within the Advanced EV Development organization.
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience in in embedded systems development and cybersecurity implementation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of embedded systems architecture and cybersecurity with proven experience applying this knowledge in automotive contexts.
Proven expertise in embedded C/C programming with a strong focus on secure coding practices.
Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded systems debugging tools.
Solid grasp of automotive cybersecurity technologies and mechanisms in areas such as invehicle networking (e.g. LIN CAN Ethernet wireless UDS XCP TLS) hardware trust anchors (e.g. HSM HSE TEE secure elements) secure boot secure diagnostics key management and OverTheAir (OTA) updates.
Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms hashing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and X.509 digital certificates with experience applying these in automotive security contexts.
Solid understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome security challenges in resourceconstrained environments.
Even better you may have...
Broader automotive development expertise which may include familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture realtime operating systems (RTOS) functional safety concepts and their implementation (e.g. ISO 26262 and other automotivespecific development frameworks standards and methodologies.
Experience with one or more of: secure boot firmware signature verification OTA key management and secure diagnostics.
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434 UNECE WP29 R.155/R.156.
Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Python or Rust
Experience in conventional cybersecurity domains including cloud infrastructure security Linux system hardening and mobile platform (e.g. Android) security principles and best practices.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: https://fordcareers/GSRHTHD
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid #LIMZ1
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
