Automotive Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Engineer

Job Title: Automotive Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Engineer

Department: R&D / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:The role involves comprehensive assessment and validation of activities related to the design, development, and evaluation of automotive controllers with a strong focus on Cybersecurity and Functional Safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:Review and verify cybersecurity specifications during the development lifecycle including RFQ, SOR, Specification Documents, Checklists, TARA, etc.
Ensure adherence to cybersecurity project management checklists and timelines.
Analyze and assess Vehicle Cybersecurity Concept and Risk Management documents.
Evaluate cybersecurity testing at the ECU level, including IDS, IDPS, and ECU Fuzz testing.
Support Functional Safety analysis, including HARA (Hazard and Risk Assessment).
Technical Competencies:Hands-on experience in creating software specifications for automotive electronic controllers and vehicle networks (LIN, CAN, Ethernet, BLE).
Strong understanding of diagnostic communication protocols such as KWP2000, UDS.
Knowledge of vehicle-level testing for embedded controller software.
Proficiency in using CANOE for simulation and analysis.
Understanding of OTA (Over-the-Air) update protocols.
Familiarity with industry standards including ISO 21434, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR.
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity regulations in the EU, Japan, and India (UNR and AIS).
Educational Qualification:B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Minimum 60% aggregate throughout academic career
Preferred Attributes:Strong analytical and documentation skills
Team player with cross-functional collaboration abilities
Proactive attitude towards compliance and continuous improvement