Cybersecurity Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Help shape the future of mobility.
Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.
We’re hiring an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to design and develop our automotive products in the areas of Active Safety and User-Experience. This position is located in TCI.
Position Summary: Shape cybersecurity scope, assumptions and estimates; identify reuse and technology risks. Derive software security architecture and interfaces from cybersecurity concept and TARA. Guide feature implementation and integration; approve deviations and technical decisions.
Own architecture evidence, security design review closure and release readiness. Support vulnerability analysis, incident response, secure-update maintenance and lessons learned.
Your Role:
- Lead secure software architecture for ECUs, domain controllers and software-defined vehicle platforms.
- Define requirements and designs for secure boot, secure update, HSM/crypto services, secure communication, access control, diagnostics and logging.
- Review third-party and platform solutions; resolve cross-layer security issues with systems, hardware, manufacturing and validation teams.
- Maintain bidirectional traceability from cybersecurity goals to design, implementation and verification evidence.
- Provide technical leadership, design reviews and coaching to cybersecurity developers.
Your Background:
- Strong embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, Linux/QNX/RTOS and vehicle-networking experience.
- EXP Level - 10Yrs to 13Yrs
- Working mastery of ISO/SAE 21434, TARA, cryptography, key management and secure lifecycle engineering.
- Architecture modeling, interface definition, debugging and cybersecurity verification experience.
- Clear customer-facing communication and Automotive SPICE discipline.
Preferred competencies
- Platform security, PKI, penetration-test remediation, vulnerability management and ISO 24089 exposure.
Expected outputs / measures of success
- Cybersecurity software architecture
- Security requirements and traceability
- Interface and key-management specifications
- Architecture review records
- Release security evidence
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv.Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
Life and accident insurance;
Sodexo cards for food and beverages
Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
EAP Employee Assistance;
Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
Creche facility for working parents
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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