Embedded Security Engineer

As a key member of our Office of Cybersecurity reporting to the Director of the organization youll play a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If youre looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape enhance the customer experience and improve peoples lives this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your embedded security expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

The Embedded Security Engineer will serve a key role in designing developing and maintaining production-ready implementations of common security mitigations for Ford embedded platforms. You will work closely with the cybersecurity technical lead and cross-functional teams (software systems validation and cybersecurity) to deliver robust high-quality software that can be adopted by ECU programs across the vehicle. Deliverables include source libraries prebuilt libraries and a complete automated test suite.

What youll do

• Design develop integrate and maintain production-grade embedded software implementing defined security mitigations for ECU programs.
• Deliver reusable software as source code libraries prebuilt libraries and supporting automated tests (unit integration regression) suitable for broad ECU adoption.
• Implement primarily in C/C with supporting development in Python and Java for tooling automation testing and integration activities as needed.
• Work within Classic AUTOSAR architecture and workflows to implement mitigations across SWCs/BSW configurations and integration patterns.
• Contribute to diagnostic/security behavior aligned to UDS (ISO 14229-1) where applicable to the mitigation scope.
• Support cybersecurity engineering needs aligned to ISO/SAE 21434 including implementation traceability evidence generation and documentation to support compliance activities; demonstrate familiarity with UNECE R155 expectations.
• Use Jira to manage work items execution status and documentation supporting product development rigor.
• Collaborate using modern development practices and tools including GitHub (source control pull requests and code reviews) and AUTOSAR tooling such as Vector DaVinci (or similar) for configuration and integration.
  Participate in code reviews debugging test development/execution and release readiness activities to ensure high-quality secure deliveries.
• Collaborate with Verification & Validation teams to develop and execute security-focused test plans
  

Youll have (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity or a combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience developing embedded and/or automotive ECU software.
• Fluency in Classic AUTOSAR including development and integration practices.
• Strong coding proficiency in C and C with working capability in Python and Java.
• Working knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229-1) and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Proficiency working productively with Jira.
• Experience with GitHub-based development workflows (branching pull requests code reviews).
• Experience with Vector DaVinci and/or similar AUTOSAR tooling.
• Experience with at least 2 of the following AUTOSAR implementation/tool ecosystems: Vector ETAS Elektrobit.
• Background in automotive cybersecurity regulations data protection standards and industry-relevant security protocols (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434 UNECE WP29 R.155/R.156 GDPR IEEE IETF NIST) with a history of applying these in vehicle development contexts.
• Understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms hashing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and X.509 digital certificates.
• Solid understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain security concepts to diverse audiences and work effectively in a cross-functional geographically dispersed teams.

Even better you may have

• Experience delivering embedded security features/mitigations to production (design implementation test integration release support).
• Experience with secure diagnostics concepts and secure coding practices for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with CI practices static analysis and automotive software quality processes.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and innovative environment where problems are not always well-defined.

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 ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 7 and ranges from $. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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