Sr. Cybersecurity Validation Engineer

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Polaris Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for embedded vehicle control systems, ensuring CYBERSECURITY requirements and performance targets are met.

You will design and execute validation strategies, analyze results, and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities across the lifecycle. You will drive automated, bench, and vehicle-level validation processes, perform penetration testing, and support risk assessments and tool evaluations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 5+ years in automotive/embedded validation.
• Experience with cybersecurity testing: code analysis, vulnerability scanning, fuzz/pen tests.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards ISO/SAE 21434, UNR 155/156, CRA.
• Experience with vehicle networks and protocols (CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, TLS, OBD-II, UDS).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and cybersecurity risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain cybersecurity validation plans, test scripts, and reports for embedded vehicle systems.
• Perform functional testing, fuzz testing, and penetration testing across product lifecycles.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Review requirements and validate security objectives align with design.
• Coordinate software validation schedules across multiple ECU projects.
• Design validation processes and scripts for automated, bench, and vehicle tests.
• Enforce DevSecOps practices through reviews, audits, and vulnerability management.
• Review third-party test reports and resolve cybersecurity issues with suppliers.
• Support external penetration testing with tools, environments, and technical expertise.
• Produce cybersecurity work products complying with standards and regulations.
• Assist in risk assessment, design reviews, and evaluation of new testing tools.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Technical / Functional Expertise

Python scripting

Wireshark

CANalyzer

Fuzzing tools

Reverse engineering

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics

Advanced degree in cybersecurity preferred

Job description

Cybersecurity Validation Engineer

Position Overview: You will lead cybersecurity validation activities for embedded vehicle control systems, ensuring hardware and software integrations meet cybersecurity requirements and performance expectations. In this role, you will develop and execute validation strategies, analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve security vulnerabilities throughout the product lifecycle. You will support software security initiatives by designing automated, bench, and vehicle-level validation processes and helping drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing, fuzz testing, penetration testing, and compliance activities aligned with automotive cybersecurity standards. This is a compelling opportunity to influence the cybersecurity posture of connected vehicle systems while working across multiple technologies, products, and engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain cybersecurity validation plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded vehicle systems.
• Perform cybersecurity functional testing, fuzz testing, and penetration testing across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Analyze validation results, identify root causes, prioritize issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Review cybersecurity requirements and system functionality to ensure validation activities align with intended design and security objectives.
• Plan and coordinate software validation schedules while managing multiple ECU validation projects simultaneously.
• Design and implement validation processes, procedures, scripts, and best practices supporting automated, bench, and vehicle-level testing.
• Enforce DevSecOps principles through process development, execution reviews, audits, and vulnerability management activities.
• Review supplier and third-party test reports and partner with internal teams and suppliers to resolve identified cybersecurity issues.
• Support external penetration testing efforts by providing tools, test environments, software, calibration, and technical expertise.
• Produce and maintain cybersecurity work products in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessment, design reviews, validation strategy improvements, and evaluation of emerging cybersecurity testing tools and methodologies.

Desired Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: Apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field as stated in the source requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive or embedded systems validation.
• Experience with code analysis, vulnerability scanning, fuzz testing, penetration testing, or related cybersecurity testing activities.
• Knowledge of embedded vehicle control systems such as telematics, infotainment, connected features, over-the-air updates, ADAS, powertrain, chassis, or body systems.
• Experience validating cybersecurity controls including secure boot, secure reprogramming, authentication, encryption, security access, secure diagnostics, code signing, security gateways, and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNR 155/156, CRA, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and vulnerability management practices.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, J1939, OBD-II, Ethernet, UDS, TCP/IP, TLS, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, cellular, RF, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python scripting, Wireshark, CANalyzer, fuzzing tools, reverse engineering, debugging, or related technologies is preferred.
• Advanced degree in cybersecurity is preferred.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits

Starting pay range for Minnesota: $104,000 to $128,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, and retirement plans.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources.

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