Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity

About this role

Torc, a Daimler-owned autonomous vehicle software company, is hiring an entry-level cybersecurity engineer to design and validate secure architectures for automotive Electronic Control Units. You'll collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement security controls, conduct threat analysis, and ensure compliance with automotive standards like ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155.

What you'll do

• Define and implement security requirements for automotive ECUs including Secure Boot, Hardware Security Modules, and cryptographic key management
• Coordinate with Tier-1 suppliers to communicate cybersecurity requirements and review technical deliverables
• Perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) to identify attack vectors and threat scenarios
• Evaluate security controls for in-vehicle networks such as CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, and LIN protocols
• Conduct security verification, code analysis, and penetration testing on bench and target hardware environments
• Ensure engineering activities align with ISO/SAE 21434, AUTOSAR, and UNECE regulatory frameworks

What they're looking for

• Embedded systems architecture and microcontrollers
• C/C++ programming
• Automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
• Cryptography fundamentals (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, PKI)
• Secure boot and hardware security module concepts
• Technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Static and dynamic code analysis
• Automotive security standards (ISO/SAE 21434, AUTOSAR SecOC)