Cybersecurity Design Engineer

gentex; Lake Angelus (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex is seeking a Product Safety and Security Design Engineer to develop PS&S controls for assigned products. You will deliver verified concepts, analyze requirements, and integrate PS&S controls into hardware and software designs.

The role emphasizes problem solving, quality focus, adaptability, and collaborative relationships, with adherence to safety regulations and company policies. A strong cybersecurity background and related certifications are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
• Comprehension of vision hardware and software, as well as PS&S engineering methods and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver verified PS&S concepts and design specifications for assigned product(s).
• Analyze incoming PS&S requirements and resolve technical questions.
• Add PS&S controls as elements and functions to existing hardware and software designs.
• Derive PS&S design specifications from reviewed PS&S control designs.
• Document and verify all added PS&S requirements with other design & test engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vision hardware/software

PS&S methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Product Safety and Security (PS&S) Design Engineer is a specialist responsible for developing all Product Safety and Security controls for any assigned product.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deliver verified PS&S concepts and design specifications, which is accomplished by: Finding and applying the best method for any PS&S design engineering activity.
• Analyzing incoming PS&S requirements and resolving all open technical questions.
• Adding PS&S controls as elements and functions to the existing hardware and software designs.
• Deriving PS&S design specifications from the reviewed and approved PS&S control designs.
• Documenting and verifying all added PS&S requirements for software and hardware with the other relevant design & test engineers.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
• Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements, and regulations.
• Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
• Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
• Comprehension of vision hardware and software, as well as PS&S engineering methods and design patterns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO21434, ISO27001).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail] . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Understand your right to work

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• E-Verify - English & Spanish
• Right to Work - English
• Right to Work - Spanish

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.