In-Vehicle Cyber Security Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

The In-Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineer will act as a technical lead designing security into our vehicles. Engineers will evaluate, critique, and drive secure designs from concept to implementation.  In-Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineers identify new methods of securing our technologies from drafting specifications to executing testing.

Engineers need to be able to understand and evaluate risk for in-vehicle systems.  Recognizing and accommodating the limitations of embedded in-vehicle systems is essential.  Engineers are expected to take ownership of assignments including developing in-depth understanding of the technologies under review, working to close security gaps and mitigate identified vulnerabilities, and report out to security management.  Over time, Engineers will grow to become subject matter experts acting to develop and mature security controls and features in the vehicle.

What you'll do...

• Own ECU and Vehicle level cyber security design and process integration
• Interface with cross-functional teams on technical issues related to cyber security
• Perform risk analysis (i.e. TARA) so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed 
• Develop and maintain security requirements and design validation methodologies (DVM)
• Develop and maintain technical documentation as required
• Provide training and consulting to internal Ford function teams
• Support major product programs/new features with security needs
• Collaborate on Advanced Engineering projects with internal and external partners
• Research technologies and security benchmarking data gathering
• Some traveling may be required (conferences, regional team meetings, government/academia visits, etc.)

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science OR a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience with embedded, IoT and/or automotive systems cyber security
  • Experience with security system engineering, development, and testing
  • Experience with networking and communication protocols (e.g. firewall config, TLS, MACsec, etc.)
  • Experience designing cyber security controls such as secure communication/networking, secure gateway, IDS, IPS, secure boot, etc.
  • Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation including requirements, specifications, test plans, etc.
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication and analytical skills

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science is a plus
• 7+ years of experience with embedded, IoT and/or automotive systems cyber security
  • Experience with in-vehicle network architecture, modules, and protocols (Automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, J1939, USB, SPI, UART, JTAG, etc.)
  • Experience with symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, digital signature, hash, message authentication, encryption, key exchange
  • Experience with HSM, SHE, TEE, SELinux, hypervisor, etc.
  • Experience with SecOC, AUTOSAR
  • Understanding of embedded RTOS and Linux based operating systems
  • Understanding of system level architecture, development, design principals
  • Experience with at least one modern software programming language (C, C++, C#, Python, Java, etc.)
•  CISSP, GSEC, etc. are a plus

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

 You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 child care 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 Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
 https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: Please note, this job is posted as remote unless the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI. In this case we request the candidate to be on-site 1-2 days a week.

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