Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 128 000 - 193 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee DISCAD

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Caterpillar in Irving, TX is seeking a cybersecurity-focused engineer to advance embedded systems security for Linux BusyBox devices on onboard vehicle networks. You will lead cyber objectives, develop strategies, and translate technical risks into concrete remediation plans.

The role requires hands-on embedded software experience in C++, Rust, and Python, knowledge of Linux networking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to secure critical automotive applications.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on embedded software experience in C++, Rust, and Python.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems and onboard networks.
• Ability to evaluate software and network architectures and troubleshoot using iptables and Wireshark.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical work and communicating risks to stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cybersecurity objectives and compliance during New Product Introduction.
• Develop embedded cybersecurity strategies and production-ready Linux BusyBox software.
• Translate cybersecurity issues and risks into actionable recommendations.
• Diagnose and resolve embedded Ethernet/IP networking issues using Linux tools.
• Support internal and third-party risk assessments and risk treatment plans.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Teamwork

Technical excellence

Software development

Requirements analysis

System testing

Technical troubleshooting

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Ferramentas

iptables

Wireshark

BusyBox

Linux networking utilities

Packet capture

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

What You Will Do

• Lead cybersecurity objectives, compliance activities, and implementation during the New Product Introduction process.
• Develop embedded cybersecurity strategies, network architectures, proof-of-concept solutions, and production-ready software for Linux BusyBox-based devices on onboard vehicle networks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by translating product cybersecurity issues, business risks, and technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and remediation strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve embedded Ethernet and IP networking issues using Linux networking utilities, iptables, packet capture, and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Support internal and third‑party risk assessments and assist risk owners and cross‑functional systems teams with risk treatment plans.

What you will have

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Consideration for top candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience developing embedded software in C++, Rust, and Python within Linux and BusyBox development environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their application to embedded control systems and onboard vehicle networks, including ECU boot‑level or middleware software.
• Ability to evaluate software and network architecture alternatives, explain design trade‑offs, and troubleshoot hardware, software, Ethernet, and IP communications issues using tools such as iptables and Wireshark.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional technical work and communicating risks and remediation actions to engineering, product, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full‑time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.