Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

FEV Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV North America is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to advance vulnerability assessment for automotive systems, software, and hardware. You will help define security requirements, analyze threats, and support validation across vehicle and component levels.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded platforms, security testing tools, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, compliant mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field is required.
• 1–5 years in automotive cybersecurity, vehicle electronics, embedded systems, or IT security.
• Understanding of connected vehicle networks and protocols (CAN, J1939, CAN-FD, UDS, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi).
• Experience addressing E/E architectures and security challenges in automotive context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cybersecurity plan to meet customer program timing.
• Create/review Item Definition and perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) per ISO/SAE 21434 and OEM process.
• Define Cybersecurity Concepts and Security Goals during concept and development phases.
• Derive and document Cybersecurity Requirements at vehicle, system, and component levels.
• Support design of Cybersecurity Architecture, including trust boundaries and data flows.
• Identify and define appropriate Security Controls aligned with threats.
• Support vehicle type approval processes (R155/R156).
• Define and perform verification and validation testing (including fuzz and penetration tests).
• Support cybersecurity reviews, audits and assessments.

Skills

Automotive cybersecurity

Threat Analysis & TARA

Embedded systems

CAN/J1939/CAN-FD

Python

C/C++

Networking TCP/IP

ISO/SAE 21434

Secure boot/Trust boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Ncat

Wfuzz

Wireshark

Job description

FEV North America is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to advance vulnerability assessment for automotive systems, software, and hardware. You will help define security requirements, analyze threats, and support validation across vehicle and component levels.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded platforms, security testing tools, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, compliant mobility solutions.