Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and validate security for automotive and embedded systems. You will translate requirements into robust, tamper-resistant solutions, and collaborate with hardware and software teams.

Key tasks include threat modeling, secure communication, and validation through testing and code reviews, using industry standards like ISO/SAE 21434. Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded cybersecurity and secure embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Secure Flashing, Encryption, Authentication, and Key Management.
• Experience with AUTOSAR security concepts and automotive ECUs.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and TARA.
• Experience with HSM and cryptographic concepts.
• Experience in cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer and embedded debugging tools.
• Experience with Git and Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate cybersecurity features for embedded systems.
• Perform threat analysis and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Implement secure communication and authentication mechanisms.
• Support cybersecurity testing and validation of embedded ECUs.
• Work with software and hardware teams to resolve security issues.
• Prepare cybersecurity requirements, design documentation, and test reports.

Skills

Embedded cybersecurity

C/C++

CAN/LIN/Ethernet/UDS

Security concepts

AUTOSAR security

ISO/SAE 21434

TARA risk analysis

HSM & cryptography

Cybersecurity testing

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

Git & Agile

Job description

We are looking for an Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity solutions for embedded and automotive systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in embedded cybersecurity and secure embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and automotive communication protocols.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Secure Flashing, Encryption, Authentication, and Key Management.
• Experience with AUTOSAR security concepts and automotive ECUs.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment).
• Experience with HSM (Hardware Security Module) and cryptographic concepts.
• Experience in cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer and embedded debugging tools.
• Experience with Git and Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate cybersecurity features for embedded systems.
• Perform threat analysis and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Implement secure communication and authentication mechanisms.
• Support cybersecurity testing and validation of embedded ECUs.
• Work with software and hardware teams to resolve security issues.
• Prepare cybersecurity requirements, design documentation, and test reports.