Senior Software Engineer – Functional Safety & Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Jobs; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis North America in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a senior engineer to lead customer-facing functional safety and cybersecurity engineering for electrification software programs in a hybrid role.

You will coordinate with global teams, guide OEM discussions, review requirements, and ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, and ASPICE. Expect frequent collaboration with suppliers and internal validation teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical project leadership.
• Experience with automotive OEM customers and managing customer-facing technical communications.
• Knowledge of embedded software development processes and software lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including secure boot, HSM, secure flashing, PKI/KMS and secure communications.
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools and automotive communication protocols CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, XCP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, ASPICE.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers on Functional Safety and Cybersecurity topics.
• Lead technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution with customers and global teams.
• Analyze OEM requirements and develop implementation, compliance, and delivery plans.
• Provide project updates covering status, risks, mitigation plans, and technical issues to management and customers.
• Coordinate safety and cybersecurity assessments, audits, and customer reviews.
• Review software architecture, design documentation, test results, and implementation plans.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving using structured methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution.
• Coordinate activities across global development centers and external suppliers.

Skills

Automotive embedded systems

Customer-facing communications

Cybersecurity concepts

Functional Safety standards

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Vector CANoe

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANape

DOORS

Polarion

Codebeamer

Job description

Lead customer-facing functional safety and cybersecurity engineering for electrification software programs in a hybrid role in Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers on software-related Functional Safety and Cybersecurity topics.
• Lead technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.
• Analyze OEM requirements and develop implementation, compliance, and delivery plans.
• Provide project updates covering status, risks, mitigation plans, and technical issues to management and customers.
• Monitor software development to support compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, ASPICE, and customer-specific requirements.
• Track Functional Safety and Cybersecurity work products, milestones, and deliverables across the development lifecycle.
• Review safety and cybersecurity requirements, implementation status, verification activities, and compliance documentation.
• Support cybersecurity activities including secure boot, secure flashing, HSM integration, key management, and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate safety and cybersecurity assessments, audits, and customer reviews.
• Review software architecture, design documentation, test results, and implementation plans.
• Participate in design reviews, software reviews, and technical risk assessments.
• Ensure development activities follow Mobis processes, quality standards, and ASPICE requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and problem‑solving using structured methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis, including corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and validation teams to drive program execution.
• Coordinate technical activities across global development centers and external suppliers.
• Drive issue resolution and track action items through closure.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical project leadership.
• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and managing customer‑facing technical communications.
• Knowledge of embedded software development processes and software lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:
  • Secure Boot
  • Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
  • Secure Flashing
  • PKI/KMS and key provisioning
  • Secure communications
• Hands‑on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape) and automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and XCP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline (education text is truncated in source).
• Strong understanding of automotive Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards, including:
  • ISO 26262
  • ISO/SAE 21434
  • UN ECE R155 / R156
  • ASPICE

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrification products such as Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience with electrification products such as On‑Board Chargers (OBC).
• Experience with electrification products such as DC‑DC Converters.
• Experience with electrification products such as Traction Inverters.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer.
• Understanding of software architecture and AUTOSAR-based systems.
• Expertise with embedded C software development.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Customer Relationship Management
• Functional Safety Leadership
• Automotive Cybersecurity Management
• Program Execution and Delivery
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Cross‑Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier and Global Team Coordination
• Technical Communication and Presentation
• Requirements Management
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Skills and Technologies

• Standards: ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155, UN ECE R156, ASPICE
• Cybersecurity: Secure Boot, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Flashing, PKI/KMS, key provisioning, secure communications
• Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer
• Protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, XCP
• Root cause methods: 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis
• Architecture: AUTOSAR

Location and Schedule

• Plymouth, MI (hybrid)
• Typical work week: 45 hours/week
• Flexible working hours with a typical day starting 7am to 9am, Monday through Friday

Travel

• Occasional international travel
• Frequent local travel

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

Candidate Sponsorship

• Mobis does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role.
• Do not apply if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future (including company sponsorship or work authorization requiring written submission or other support from the company).
• Examples listed: H‑1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1

Accessibility

• Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
• For assistance or accommodation: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

• Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
• No discharge or discrimination for inquiries or discussions about pay.