Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Madrid, Spain
Work Regime: Full-time | Hybrid/remote

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the definition, development and implementation of cybersecurity requirements for automotive systems and components, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Ensure the application of ISO/SAE 21434 throughout the relevant phases of the automotive product development lifecycle.

• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessment activities, including Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), identifying potential threats, attack paths and associated risks.

• Contribute to the definition and development of cybersecurity concepts, goals and requirements, ensuring their correct implementation and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

• Act as a technical interface between Product Compliance, systems, software, hardware and engineering teams, translating cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.

• Review system architectures, technical specifications and engineering deliverables from a cybersecurity perspective, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance.

• Support the definition and follow-up of cybersecurity mitigation measures and contribute to the resolution of complex cybersecurity-related technical issues.

• Participate in technical reviews, cybersecurity assessments and compliance activities, ensuring that project deliverables meet the applicable cybersecurity requirements.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure the consistent integration of cybersecurity requirements into automotive systems and products.

• Support the preparation and maintenance of cybersecurity-related technical documentation and evidence required for compliance and assessment activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Degree in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications Engineering or a similar technical field.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the automotive industry.

• Professional experience in automotive cybersecurity or cybersecurity engineering applied to embedded automotive systems.

• Strong knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and automotive cybersecurity engineering principles.

• Experience with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies, particularly Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA).

• Good understanding of automotive electrical/electronic architectures, embedded systems and software development processes.

• Ability to analyse complex systems and translate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into actionable engineering requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Complementary Requirements

• Knowledge of UNECE R155 and automotive Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS) is considered a strong advantage.

• Knowledge of UNECE R156 and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) is a plus.

• Experience with cybersecurity concepts, cybersecurity requirements, cybersecurity case development and compliance evidence is an advantage.

• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and automotive Functional Safety is considered a plus.

• Knowledge of ASPICE and AUTOSAR is considered a plus.

• Experience with hybrid or electrified powertrains and their electronic architectures is an advantage.

• Knowledge of French is considered a plus.

Benefits

Important:

• Our company does not sponsor work visas or work permits. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.
  
• Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and match the profile requested by our clients will be contacted.
  

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