Battery Monitoring Cyber Security Engineer, Ford Energy

What youll do...

• Cybersecurity Architecture & Risk Management
  • Lead cybersecurity architecture and TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) for battery monitoring electronics.
  • Focus on mitigating risks related to sensor spoofing unauthorized SOC manipulation malicious commands and firmware compromise.
  • Define and maintain testable cybersecurity requirements for BMS and monitoring functions ensuring traceability from concept to release.
  • Develop and implement Hardware Root of Trust secure boot code signing and key lifecycle management strategies.
• Communication & Update Security
  • Secure internal and external communication pathways including CAN CAN-FD SPI Ethernet and Modbus TCP.
  • Define and validate secure OTA (Over-the-Air) and field update strategies focusing on authentication anti-rollback protection and recovery behavior.
  • Identify and implement embedded intrusion/anomaly detection approaches for real-time attack awareness.
• Validation Testing & Response
  • Support vulnerability analysis penetration testing and fuzz testing for battery monitoring and connected interfaces.
  • Lead issue remediation planning and establish response processes for product vulnerabilities and field issues.
  • Develop technical security case materials and evidence for design gates audits and compliance reviews.
• Cross-Functional Co-Engineering
  • Collaborate with software controls and safety teams to ensure security controls are compatible with functional safety and safe-state behavior.
  • Align with Ford Auto Engineering and global suppliers on shared architecture and implementation standards.
  • Communicate technical security risks tradeoffs and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders.
    

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Computer or Systems Engineering Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• 5 years of experience in embedded or automotive cybersecurity BMS or battery electronics.
• Practical experience in TARA cybersecurity architecture and authoring technical security requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with secure embedded design (Secure Boot cryptographic implementation).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate cross-functional engineering teams.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in a relevant technical field.
• Direct experience with ISO/SAE 21434 NERC CIP or NIST SP 800-82 frameworks.
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and the co-engineering of safety and security.
• Experience with secure OTA update mechanisms and vulnerability response in a utility-scale environment.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP Ethernet and CAN-FD.
• Leadership Attributes
  • Security-First Architect who views cybersecurity as a fundamental pillar of grid-scale safety and reliability.
  • Collaborative Technical Lead capable of bridging the gap between automotive-grade security and industrial energy requirements.
  • Analytical Problem Solver who can anticipate emerging threats and translate them into actionable engineering requirements.
  • Strategic Gatekeeper dedicated to ensuring the integrity of data and commands across the entire BESS lifecycle.
• Location & Travel
  • Location: Dearborn MI. This position is hybrid-friendly for candidates with a proven ability to deliver results in a flexible environment.
  • Travel Expectations: Occasional travel to support suppliers test houses and customer sites.

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!

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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