Ford Motor Company · 14 hours ago
Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to shaping the future of mobility. The Vehicle Cyber Security Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring product development security for vehicles, focusing on compliance, risk assessment, and the integration of cybersecurity requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform assessments on content supporting Ford's product lines
Deliver Compliance reviews on features, functions, platforms, and modules as defined in the Ford Cybersecurity engineering process in compliance with relevant global
Cybersecurity requirements, standards, and regulations such as ISO 21434 / R155
Identify and engineer applicable Cybersecurity requirements into product design and development life cycle from ideation to testing with required deliverables
Review and approve/reject supplier deliverables for conformance with existing Cybersecurity requirements
Work with content owners to manage progression through the development process to ensure security by design from inception
Ensure features, components, systems are designed using robust engineering processes including threat analysis, risk assessment, adoption of security requirements, security audits, and vehicle ecosystem assessments
Develop and utilize global supplier expertise to meet cyber security expectations
Create and deliver risk reviews to management for concerns not mitigated through controls (security governance board, chief engineers, executive leadership, and related roles)
Support the re-use model incorporated into the CSMS to reduce reapplication of work across vehicle programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related domains OR a combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience with embedded, IoT and/or product systems Cybersecurity
Functional knowledge of cryptographic controls and strategies for their application
Experience with security system engineering, development, and testing
Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation including requirements, specifications, test plans, etc
Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong communication and analytical skills
Preferred
Certified in CISSP or Security+
Relevant experience with vulnerability assessment management
History with threat modeling using industry standards such as MITRE ATT&CK or STRIDE
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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