XM30 Cybersecurity Network Engineer

American Rheinmetall

Job Location:

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 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 / Vehicle Network Engineer is a role within the Engineering organization responsible for supporting the design integration security and sustainment of vehicle network architecture for the XM30 program. This position focuses on secure communications across embedded and platform-level networked systems including vehicle data buses Ethernet-based networks and related interfaces. The Cybersecurity / Vehicle Network Engineer works at the Auburn Hills MI office. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering embedded systems or cybersecurity within automotive defense or other complex platforms and have a Bachelors Degree in a related field.

Essential Functions:

Support the design integration and cybersecurity of XM30 vehicle network architecture across embedded and platform-level systems.
Develop review and maintain secure network designs for vehicle communication interfaces including CAN Ethernet and other platform data exchange mechanisms.
Analyze network architectures interfaces and configurations to identify vulnerabilities risks and compliance gaps.
Support implementation of cybersecurity controls to protect vehicle networks embedded communications paths and connected subsystems.
Troubleshoot network and cybersecurity issues across integrated hardware and software environments during development integration and test activities.
Coordinate with systems software hardware and integration teams to ensure vehicle network designs support performance interoperability and security objectives.
Support the development and review of network interface control documentation architecture artifacts cybersecurity documentation and technical data packages.
Assist in implementing network segmentation secure communications access control and defensive configurations across vehicle-based systems.
Support cybersecurity compliance vulnerability assessment mitigation planning and remediation activities in accordance with program and customer requirements.
Participate in technical reviews design reviews bench testing lab integration and vehicle integration activities related to network and cybersecurity implementation.
Support verification and validation efforts by ensuring network and cybersecurity requirements are testable and properly implemented.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes standards and best practices related to secure vehicle network development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience with vehicle or embedded network architecture integration and troubleshooting in complex systems
Experience with communication technologies such as CAN Ethernet and related networked embedded interfaces
Experience with secure network design network protocols segmentation access control and system hardening
Familiarity with cybersecurity implementation in embedded automotive or defense systems
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks RMF principles STIGs hardening practices and secure configuration concepts
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance vulnerability assessment and mitigation activities
Experience working in lab integration bench or test environments with networked hardware and software systems
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
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CAP CASP CISM CISSP or similar industry-recognized credentials desired

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 with combat vehicle automotive or other mobile platform network architectures
Experience with embedded systems cybersecurity and secure communications
Familiarity with US DoD ground vehicle requirements
Experience with network verification cybersecurity test and validation activities
Experience with interface control documents network architecture artifacts and system integration documentation
Ability to speak German desired
MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Electrical Computer Systems Cybersecurity Software 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: