Cybersecurity & Connectivity Validation Engineer

Career - avl.com; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Iberica is seeking a Cybersecurity & Connectivity Validation Engineer to support Advanced Experimentation and Validation in automotive cybersecurity and connectivity functions. Martorell/Barcelona site, on-site testing and vehicle validation activities.

The role requires experience with CAN/CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, VKMS and secure in-vehicle communications, plus programming or scripting (Python, CANoe-CAPL). English proficiency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical or related Engineering.
• Proven experience in vehicle validation, testing or experimentation activities.
• Experience with automotive development and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, INCA, MDA, DiagRA, ODIS or equivalent.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, CANoe-CAPL) is highly valued.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155 is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional level of English. German is considered an advantage.
• Availability for occasional travel and on-site testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Automotive communication networks and protocols CAN / CAN-FD , Automotive Ethernet.
• Strong understanding of UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services, ISO 14229)
• Experience with Vehicle Key Management Systems (VKMS), Immobilizer Systems and secure in-vehicle communications
• Ability to analyze communication traces and identify protocol and security-related issues
• Vehicle experimentation and validation. SW updates and ECU flashing
• Plan, coordinate and execute vehicle testing and validation activities
• Connectivity Functions testing and validation
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Contribute to process automation, data analysis and reporting solutions

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

English (professional)

German (advantage)

Education

Degree in Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical or related Engineering

Tools

CANoe

INCA

MDA

DiagRA

ODIS

Job description

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AVL Iberica offers a job in Spain (ES) as

Cybersecurity & Connectivity Validation Engineer

We are looking for an engineer to support Advanced Experimentation and Validation activities within the areas of Automotive Cybersecurity and Connectivity Functions

Place: Martorell, Barcelona

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience with Automotive communication networks and protocols CAN / CAN-FD , Automotive Ethernet
• Strong understanding of UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services, ISO 14229)
• Experience with Vehicle Key Management Systems (VKMS), Immobilizer Systems and secure in-vehicle communications
• Ability to analyze communication traces and identify protocol and security-related issues
• Vehicle experimentation and validation. SW updates and ECU flashing
• Plan, coordinate and execute vehicle testing and validation activities
• Connectivity Functions testing and validation
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Contribute to process automation, data analysis and reporting solutions

YOUR PROFILE:

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical or related Engineering discipline
• Proven experience in vehicle validation, testing or experimentation activities
• Experience with automotive development and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, INCA, MDA, DiagRA, ODIS or equivalent.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, CANoe-CAPL) is highly valued.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155 is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional level of English. German is considered an advantage.
• Availability for occasional travel and on-site testing activities.

What We Value

• Experience working in automotive development environments.
• Expertise in CAN communication analysis, diagnostics, and data evaluation.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple activities
• Continuous improvement mindset, with focus on automation and efficiency.

ABOUT AVL IBERICA

AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting-edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e-mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems.
We are committed to deliver excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration of propulsion systems, with all the experience of the AVL group in a local, personalized way and with a close technical service.

Location:

Barcelona, ES

Job Function: Project Management

Contract Type: Permanent

Job ID: 39810

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.