Lead Engineer - Automotive Cyber Security
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
We're Hiring | Automotive Cyber Security Lead Engineer - Powertrain ECUs :
We are looking for an Automotive Cyber Security Lead Engineer - Powertrain ECUs to lead cybersecurity engineering for safety-critical ICE, Hybrid, and Electric powertrain systems. This role plays a key part in protecting powertrain functions against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with global automotive cybersecurity regulations across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead cybersecurity engineering for powertrain ECUs (Engine ECU, VCU, MCU, BMS, HCU, OCDC, etc.)
- Own cybersecurity activities for assigned powertrain programs
- Define and review secure architectures (Secure Boot, Secure Communication, OTA, Key Management)
- Perform and lead TARA as per ISO/SAE 21434
- Define cybersecurity goals, requirements, and mitigations
- Align cybersecurity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Ensure compliance with UNECE R155 / AIS 189 and UNECE R156 / AIS 190
- Collaborate with system, software, hardware, validation teams, and suppliers
- Lead technical cybersecurity reviews and mentor engineers
- Support vulnerability management, incident response, and post-SOP activities
Powertrain Cyber Security Focus:
- Protection of torque, speed, propulsion, charging & energy management
- Secure diagnostics & calibration (UDS)
- Secure production & service software updates
- Protection against unauthorized software or calibration manipulation
Required Experience & Skills :
- BE / ME in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Automotive, Computer Science, or Cyber Security
- 10 - 12+ years in automotive embedded or powertrain systems
- 3 - 6+ years of hands-on automotive cybersecurity experience
- CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS
- Cryptography, PKI, Secure Boot, HSM, Secure Diagnostics
- OTA/FOTA security & backend interaction
- Strong leadership, ownership mindset & mentoring skills
Skills
Embedded System, CAN, Cryptography, HSM, Unified Diagnostic Services, Microsoft PKI, IT Automation