Vehicle Cyber Security Systems Engineer

About Ford Motor Company

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As a key member of our Information Technology group, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are!

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Cyber Security Systems Engineer

The Vehicle Cyber Security Systems Engineer will serve a key role in shaping the future of product development security for vehicles, including Connected Vehicle, Autonomous Vehicle, Electric Vehicle, Ford Smart Mobility, and V2X Security. You will work within a cross-functional team to perform and support the following key activities:

• Perform product Cyber Security assessments on projects across multiple Ford product lines.
• Conduct compliance reviews on features and modules as defined in the Ford Cyber Security engineering process, ensuring adherence to ISO 21434, UNECE R155, UNECE WP.29, and other relevant global cyber security requirements and regulations.
• Standardize all business operations and establish clear, documented protocols based on compliance understanding.
• Review technical documentation to assess compliance effectively.
• Manage and apply cybersecurity requirements into the product design and development life cycle, from initial requirements to testing, with all necessary deliverables.
• Work closely with feature and ECU owners to manage the progression of each feature/ECU through development, ensuring security by design from inception.
• Ensure features, components, and systems are designed using robust engineering processes, including threat analysis, risk assessment, adoption of security requirements, security audits, and vehicle ecosystem assessments.
• Develop and utilize global supplier expertise to consistently meet cyber security expectations.
• Proficiently use JIRA for process and requirement improvement support, crucial for future reference, especially in the event of a regulatory audit.
• Provide impactful presentations to management, including program milestones and security governance board updates.

Qualifications You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity, OR a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with embedded and/or automotive systems.
• 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle network architecture, modules, and protocols (e.g., CAN).
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Even Better, You May Have

• Experience with Hardware Security Module (HSM) and Secure Hardware Extension (SHE).
• Experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C# Python, Java, CAPL, or JQL.
• Experience with JIRA and Kanban boards for efficient project management.
• Familiarity with vehicle systems, including the capabilities of ECUs on a vehicle.
• Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 14229-1, ISO 21434).
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, DVP).
• Ability to work following an agile methodology.
• Knowledge of Ford's internal engineering systems and requirements.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and innovative environment where problems are not always well-defined.
• Experience advocating and driving the adoption of industry standard methodologies.
• Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, and determining resources and staff required to successfully complete research projects.

Why Join Ford Motor Company?

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As 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…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Key skills/competency

• Cyber Security Assessments
• ISO 21434
• UNECE R155
• Threat Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Embedded Systems
• In-vehicle Network Protocols (CAN)
• JIRA
• Automotive Standards
• Security by Design