Cybersecurity Senior Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility!

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Position Overview

Highly skilled Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity mechanisms for next-generation connected vehicles and digital cockpit platforms. This role involves securing automotive ECUs, network interfaces, in-vehicle communication, and cloud-connected services in compliance with global automotive cybersecurity standards. The engineer will collaborate across system, platform, functional safety, and validation teams to ensure strong security posture through the entire product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security design, integration, and validation across automotive ECUs and domain controllers.
• Perform threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) based on ISO/SAE 21434 and SAE J3061 guidelines.
• Define security requirements, controls, and architecture for infotainment, telematics, ADAS, and gateway systems.
• Implement and validate secure boot, HSM usage, and cryptographic key management based on OEM policies.
• Support integration of intrusion detection & prevention systems (IDPS) and secure diagnostics.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and fuzzing for embedded targets.
• Analyze and mitigate network attack vectors over CAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BT, and cellular interfaces.
• Work with software, BSP, and connectivity teams to remediate security gaps in:
• Android Automotive OS / QNX / Linux
• Middleware and system services
• OTA update and secure communication channels
• Support incident response analysis and post-production cybersecurity monitoring requirements.
• Ensure compliance and documentation for cybersecurity audits and OEM program milestones.
• Drive security integration during system bring-up, platform tuning, and vehicle-level validation.
• Mentor junior security engineers in secure development and testing practices.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: 6–10 years in embedded/automotive cybersecurity engineering.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of automotive ECUs, embedded systems, and secure software development.
• Hands-on experience with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155/R156, and cybersecurity assurance processes.
• Proficiency in cryptographic protocols, HSM integration, key provisioning, and PKI frameworks.
• Experience with penetration testing tools, fuzzers, and debugging utilities for embedded targets.
• Knowledge of secure communication protocols: TLS, IPsec, MACsec, Secure CAN/CAN-FD.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR CryptoStack, Secure Diagnostics (SecOC, UDS security).
• Exposure to Android Automotive OS / QNX / Linux security, SELinux policies, containerization a plus.
• Experience with threat modeling, attack surface reduction, and STRIDE/EVE methodologies.
• Knowledge of SOTA/FOTA security, secure bootloaders, and anti-rollback mechanisms.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, network firewalls, and anomaly detection in vehicles is desirable.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Shell) and working knowledge of Git-based workflows.
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
  
  

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;
  
  

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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