Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer

American Rheinmetall

Job Location:

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer is a role within the Engineering organization responsible for implementing embedded cybersecurity software solutions for the XM30 program. This position focuses on developing and integrating software mechanisms that support secure communication between devices and subsystems including authentication access control protected interfaces and other cybersecurity features required to support secure system operation. The Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer works at the American Rheinmetall Auburn Hills MI office. The Cybersecurity Software Embedded Engineer requires at least 5 years of experience in embedded software development with cybersecurity-related responsibilities and have a bachelors degree in a related field.

Essential Functions:

Develop and implement embedded cybersecurity software features for the XM30 program across vehicle and platform-level systems.
Implement software mechanisms that support secure communication between devices subsystems and software components.
Develop and integrate software functions related to authentication access control protected communications and other cybersecurity features.
Support implementation of cybersecurity requirements within embedded software architecture interfaces and application behavior.
Work with systems software and cybersecurity engineers to translate cybersecurity designs into deployable embedded software solutions.
Develop and maintain software interfaces that support secure data exchange across connected devices and vehicle subsystems.
Support integration and troubleshooting of cybersecurity software in lab bench and vehicle test environments.
Perform analysis and debugging of software issues related to device communications interface protection and cybersecurity implementation.
Support secure coding practices and remediation of software vulnerabilities.
Participate in design reviews code reviews integration activities and technical reviews related to cybersecurity software implementation.
Support verification and validation efforts by ensuring cybersecurity software requirements are testable and properly implemented.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes software quality and cybersecurity implementation practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)

Experience developing embedded software for cybersecurity-related functions such as authentication access control protected communications or secure interface implementation
Experience implementing software protections for communications between distributed or embedded systems
Familiarity with software security principles secure coding practices and vulnerability mitigation
Experience in C C or other relevant languages used in embedded or systems software development
Familiarity with embedded software development and integration in complex hardware/software systems
Experience troubleshooting software in lab integration or test environments
Practical hands on attitude with the ability to operate independently
General knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily
Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues
Must be able to obtain an active U.S. Security Clearance

Education & Experience

BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Systems Aerospace Automotive) or
Extensive Combat Vehicle Technical Build and Test Experience
5 15 years relevant experience

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks physical and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience implementing cybersecurity software in defense automotive or embedded platforms
Experience supporting secure communications across vehicle or platform-level systems
Familiarity with US DoD ground vehicle requirements
Experience with software hardening and vulnerability remediation
Ability to speak German desired
MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Computer Science Software Electrical Cybersecurity Systems Aerospace Automotive))

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

For physical requirements indicate Rarely Occasionally Frequently or Continuously where possible
- Rarely: exists but not on a regular basis
- Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
- Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 5.28 hrs)
- Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 8 hrs)
- Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)
Hazards tasks PPE ergonomic concerns travel requirements workspace (close proximity to others)
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Senior IC