Principal Security Engineer Automotive (m/f/d)

We are seeking a skilled Automotive Cybersecurity Expert specializing in cybersecurity compliance of our Microcontroller Units (MCUs) and Microprocessor Units (MPUs) to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our automotive systems comply with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standard. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

In this role, you:
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies for automotive MCUs and MPUs.
Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 throughout the product development lifecycle.
Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Design and review cybersecurity architectures and mechanisms for automotive systems.
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to integrate cybersecurity measures.
Develop and maintain documentation for cybersecurity processes and compliance.
Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
Provide training and guidance to engineering teams on cybersecurity best practices.
Drive process improvements for cybersecurity compliance.
Support the product and legal teams in addressing customer requests, and negotiating requirements in contractual agreements, related to the regulation and standard.
Contribute to standardization activities.

Your profile:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in automotive cybersecurity. Preferred with MCUs and MPUs.
In-depth knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 standard and its application.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including cryptography, secure coding, and network security.
Experience with threat analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
Good understanding of embedded systems, hardware and software and the security thereof; ability to quickly learn where needed.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Fluent in English