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Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago

Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$96K/yr - $144K/yr

4+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader focused on building sustainable communities through innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking an Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer to develop cybersecurity software solutions for their embedded product lines, ensuring secure systems for onboard network topology and remote connectivity.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, configure, and test our security-enabling software that targets a wide range of scopes, including full-stack ECU component software, system-wide onboard security software, offboard internal development tools, and ECU supplier manufacturing tools

Participate in iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies and practices like Linux, Python, C/C++, Agile, and emergent design

Design & Document Cybersecurity features

Develop Embedded Cybersecurity software solutions that will be implemented in C/C++, Rust, and Python languages

Validate Embedded Cybersecurity software features used across Caterpillar’s product line

Knowledge and capability to identify Cybersecurity software risks

Qualification

Embedded CybersecurityC/C++PythonAgileLinuxGITCommunication NetworksTechnical TroubleshootingAnalytical ThinkingSoftware DevelopmentTest-Driven DevelopmentDebugging ToolsEffective CommunicationsTeamworkDetail OrientedSelf Starter

Required

4-year degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Strong people interaction, teamwork, communication, and computer skills are required

The candidate must be detail oriented and a proven “self starter,” with a strong record of achievement and results

Solid experience with communication networks including Ethernet, J1939 Proprietary, Cat Data Link, and various data link protocols

Desire to work in a fast-paced Agile team environment

Experience in Cybersecurity

Experience with GIT configuration management tool

Experience with CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols

Experience using Design Patterns and Object-Oriented programming

Experience with developing Unit Tests and Test-Driven Development

Experience using debugging tools for embedded systems (e.g. Lauterbach, GDB)

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Software Development: Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation