Ford Motor Company

Advanced Cybersecurity Engineer - Automotive

Ford Motor Company • $99K — $192K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in cybersecurity, with 4+ years in automotive or embedded systems.
  • Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet).
  • Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
  • Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and key management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead threat analysis and risk assessment for automotive systems.
  • Design and implement security architectures and controls.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
  • Oversee vulnerability management through penetration testing.
  • Lead incident response efforts for security incidents.
  • Evaluate the cybersecurity posture of suppliers.
  • Mentor junior engineers in security best practices.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
  • Paid time off for community service and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Advanced Cybersecurity Engineer - Automotive is responsible for the end-to-end security of vehicle platforms. This includes conducting threat assessments, designing secure architectures, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), guiding cross-functional teams (Software, Hardware, and Systems Engineering) to integrate security into every stage of the Product Development Lifecycle (V-Model).

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA): Lead and perform TARA for vehicle components and systems (e.g., ADAS, Infotainment, Powertrain, Connectivity) in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434.
  • Security Architecture Design: Define and implement robust security controls, including Secure Boot, Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), and encrypted Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
  • Compliance & Standards: Ensure all vehicle systems meet global regulatory requirements such as UN R155 and UN R156. Maintain alignment with industry best practices (NIST, SAE).
  • Vulnerability Management: Oversee penetration testing and vulnerability scanning activities. Analyze results to prioritize fixes and provide technical guidance for remediation.
  • Incident Response: Lead the technical response to identified security incidents or newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities affecting the fleet.
  • Supplier Management: Evaluate the cybersecurity posture of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, ensuring their components meet the company's rigorous security requirements.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of "Security by Design."


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field OR a combination of education and experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years specifically focused on automotive or embedded systems.
    • Technical Proficiency:
      • Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet/SOME/IP, LIN, FlexRay).
      • Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
      • Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC) and Key Management Systems (KMS).
      • Familiarity with embedded RTOS (e.g., QNX, Green Hills, Adaptive AUTOSAR) and Linux security.
    • Standards Knowledge:
      • ISO/SAE 21434
      • WP.29 UN R155/R156
      • ISO 14229-1

Even better, you may have...
  • A Master's degree is preferred.


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

This is a hybrid role. You are expected to be on site in Dearborn, MI at least 4 days a week, and to relocate if you are not within commutable distance.

This position is salary grade 7-8:
$99,600 - $192,900

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates 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.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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