Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Company Description

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.  

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Job Description

We are looking for a person to collaborate in several ongoing projects, audit and certification of vehicles in cybersecurity, development and R&D projects, which aim to modernize the automotive sector in the sense of incorporating cybersecurity by design in the next generation vehicles. The automotive cybersecurity group is part of the IDIADA Electronics department, a department that also carries out projects in the field of autonomous driving, C-ITS, ADAS, Automotive Cybersecurity etc. 

The ideal candidate should be an engineer with background in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications or Telematics Engineer with knowledge in the information security field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in IDIADA’s research activities and managing the internal knowledge and expertise on vehicle technology to fulfil the organisation objectives.
• Work in a collaborative environment to develop client related projects.
• Fluent communication with clients to support their necessities in cybersecurity projects.
• Perform audits in vehicle manufacturers according to ISO 21434 and R-155/156
• Perform threat assessments, analyze attack vectors and review cybersecurity requirements.
• Support clients in the development and implementation of CSMS/SUMS environment
• Define and perform cybersecurity tests

Qualifications

Profile

• Successfully completed studies in Electronics, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Mechatronics, Automotive engineering, computer science or comparable experience in OEM / Tier 1 dept.
• Communication skills, goal-oriented, self-initiative and systematic way of working
• Willing to travel to perform audits and short-visits to clients.
• Fluency in English.

Education

• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Languages

• Fluent in Spanish and English

Good to have

• Knowledge on innovative data security concepts and functions for vehicle systems according to current standards and guidelines.  (ISO/SAE 21434/ ISO 24089/ SAEJ3061).
• Knowledge on CSMS/SUMS and the cybersecurity regulations adopted in WP29 (R-155 / R-156).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity specifications implementation used for the CAV development.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure, Connected Vehicle and Automotive Electronic Systems.
• Familiarity with penetration testing, threat identification, management and assessment procedures.
• Knowledge on A-SPICE automotive development.

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.