Cybersecurity Validation Engineer

Position Overview:

You will lead cybersecurity validation activities for embedded vehicle control systems, ensuring hardware and software integrations meet cybersecurity requirements and performance expectations. In this role, you will develop and execute validation strategies, analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve security vulnerabilities throughout the product lifecycle. You will support software security initiatives by designing automated, bench, and vehicle-level validation processes and helping drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing, fuzz testing, penetration testing, and compliance activities aligned with automotive cybersecurity standards. This is a compelling opportunity to influence the cybersecurity posture of connected vehicle systems while working across multiple technologies, products, and engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain cybersecurity validation plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded vehicle systems.
• Perform cybersecurity functional testing, fuzz testing, and penetration testing across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Analyze validation results, identify root causes, prioritize issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Review cybersecurity requirements and system functionality to ensure validation activities align with intended design and security objectives.
• Plan and coordinate software validation schedules while managing multiple ECU validation projects simultaneously.
• Design and implement validation processes, procedures, scripts, and best practices supporting automated, bench, and vehicle-level testing.
• Enforce DevSecOps principles through process development, execution reviews, audits, and vulnerability management activities.
• Review supplier and third-party test reports and partner with internal teams and suppliers to resolve identified cybersecurity issues.
• Support external penetration testing efforts by providing tools, test environments, software, calibration, and technical expertise.
• Produce and maintain cybersecurity work products in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessment, design reviews, validation strategy improvements, and evaluation of emerging cybersecurity testing tools and methodologies.

Desired Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field as stated in the source requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive or embedded systems validation.
• Experience with code analysis, vulnerability scanning, fuzz testing, penetration testing, or related cybersecurity testing activities.
• Knowledge of embedded vehicle control systems such as telematics, infotainment, connected features, over-the-air updates, ADAS, powertrain, chassis, or body systems.
• Experience validating cybersecurity controls including secure boot, secure reprogramming, authentication, encryption, security access, secure diagnostics, code signing, security gateways, and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNR 155/156, CRA, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and vulnerability management practices.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, J1939, OBD-II, Ethernet, UDS, TCP/IP, TLS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, RF, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python scripting, Wireshark, CANalyzer, fuzzing tools, reverse engineering, debugging, or related technologies is preferred.
• Advanced degree in cybersecurity is preferred.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $104,000 to $128,000

per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.