Cybersecurity Embedded Development Engineer

At Ford\u0027s Advanced EV Development Security Team, we\u0027re safeguarding the future of mobility. We seek an experienced Cybersecurity Embedded Development Engineer to implement security features for our next-generation electric vehicle platforms.\n\nIn this role, you\u0027ll translate high-level security architecture into hands-on engineering solutions, tackling challenges across the vehicle ecosystem. By integrating security features directly into the ECUs and other critical systems, you\u0027ll be essential in bringing our security designs to life. Your skills will be crucial in developing, implementing, and validating security features across the platform.\n\nThe ideal candidate is passionate about automotive technology and security, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You should have a strong background in embedded software development and excel at turning security requirements into robust, efficient implementations. \n\nIf you\u0027re ready to roll up your sleeves, write secure code that will run in millions of vehicles, and shape the future of electric transportation security, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to build a safer, more secure, and electrifying future of mobility.\n\nWhat you\u2019ll do...\n\n * Translate high-level security requirements and designs into practical, efficient implementations by developing and maintaining software components and libraries.\n * Partner with each ECU team to effectively develop and integrate security-focused software components into their codebases.\n * Perform hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of security implementations, using low-level debugging tools to identify and fix issues.\n * Conduct code reviews with a focus on identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities in both newly developed and existing code.\n * Collaborate with Verification \u0026 Validation teams to develop and execute security-focused test plans to ensure robust, secure solutions.\n * Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cybersecurity issues that arise during integration and testing.\n * Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities in automotive cybersecurity, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to address them.\n * Contribute to building a strong security culture within the Advanced EV Development organization.\n\n\n\n \n\nYou\u0027ll have...\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field \n * 5+ years of experience in in embedded systems development and cybersecurity implementation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n * Comprehensive knowledge of embedded systems architecture and cybersecurity with proven experience applying this knowledge in automotive contexts.\n * Proven expertise in embedded C/C++ programming, with a strong focus on secure coding practices.\n * Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded systems debugging tools.\n * Solid grasp of automotive cybersecurity technologies and mechanisms in areas such as in-vehicle networking (e.g., LIN, CAN, Ethernet, wireless, UDS, XCP, TLS), hardware trust anchors (e.g. HSM, HSE, TEE, secure elements), secure boot, secure diagnostics, key management, and Over-The-Air (OTA) updates.\n * Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, hashing, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and X.509 digital certificates, with experience applying these in automotive security contexts.\n * Solid understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.\n * Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.\n * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome security challenges in resource-constrained environments.\n\n\n\nYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we\u0027ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! \n \nAs an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder\u2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:\n\n\u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\n\n\u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more\n\n\u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\n\n\u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\n\n\u2022 Tuition assistance\n\n\u2022 Established and active employee resource groups\n\n\u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service\n\n\u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day\n\n\u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. \n \nFor a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD \nThis position is a range of salary grade 8.\n\n*Note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site 4 days a week\n\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\n\nCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. \n \nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. \n \n#LI-Hybrid \n#AH1 \n \n \n