Automotive Product Cybersecurity Engineer

Stoneridge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company based in Detroit is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure cybersecurity processes in software and hardware architecture. You'll coordinate engineering efforts for cybersecurity attributes in various projects. This role requires strong knowledge of security standards and practical experience in automotive development. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years in product cybersecurity practices, along with experience in compliance frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of innovative automotive technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in product cybersecurity practices.
• Experience with automotive product development life cycle.
• Exposure to ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform product cybersecurity functions including risk analyses.
• Liaise with development teams to implement security controls.
• Support agile teams for rapid service deployment.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk analysis

Compliance with security standards

Penetration testing

Collaboration with development teams

Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Secure Boot

Secure Software Update

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off‑highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions.

Job Summary

As Cybersecurity Engineer at the commercial/passenger vehicle business unit of Stoneridge Electronics, you will ensure cybersecurity development and engineering process and implementation of cybersecurity attributes in SW/HW architecture, software, hardware, etc., and coordinate the engineering groups of various customer projects and broad range of competencies in the right direction and according to relevant standards and technical development of the Stoneridge Electronics products.

A central product in this business unit is MirrorEye®, the innovative camera‑based replacement for the traditional rearview mirrors on trucks. The system includes new intelligent functions in vehicle applications, e.g., object detection. You are part of the development of these innovations in the automotive industry.

Principle Responsibilities

• Perform Product Cyber functions such as risk analyses, requirements reviews, and response management.
• Liaise with development teams to ensure that controls are implemented in accordance with the security risks and controls.
• Identify risks that need to be escalated through the governance framework for higher‑level management.
• Support agile teams focusing on rapidly deploying new services to the customer.
• Contribute to the wider vehicle cybersecurity group ensuring the resilience and compliance of products.

Education, Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in product cybersecurity practices.
• Exposure to Industry Standard requirements and recent development of regulatory compliances and stakeholders’ requirements.
• A minimum of 2 years in safety or security management and process.
• 2+ years of experience with automotive product development life cycle.
• Exposure to penetration test development, preferred.
• Strong experience in security risk, compliance, policies, and standards, preferred.
• Experience in working with a team and playing a pivotal role in continuing to facilitate and deploy product cybersecurity within an automotive environment.
• Experience in hardware security, software security, HSM (Hardware Security Module), SHE (Secure Hardware Extension), secure boot, secure software update.
• Good experience in cybersecurity process, implementation of ISO / SAE 21434, UNECE R155 / R156, and crypto algorithms such as RSA, AES, SHA, CMAC, GMAC, etc.
• Completion of Cybersecurity training and/or professional certifications/designations (CSCAC) highly desired.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.