Ford-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Dearborn, MI
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility, especially in the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. This job is HYBRID, and requires being onsite four or more days per week at the Dearborn, MI, offices. The Product Cybersecurity Engineer for ADAS & Electric Vehicles will act as a technical lead, designing and implementing robust security solutions for our next-generation electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). You will be responsible for researching future security technologies, developing security designs, writing requirements, and supporting proof-of-concept validation with a strong focus on the unique challenges of the EV ecosystem. You will have an in-depth understanding of the technologies under review, working to close security gaps in areas like high-voltage systems and EV charging, mitigate identified vulnerabilities, and report out to security management. You will act as a security subject matter expert (SME) that shapes security for current and future products, ensuring objectives including, but not limited to:

  • Secure the end-to-end electric vehicle charging ecosystem, including the vehicle's onboard charger, charging communication protocols, and related infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain security requirements for high-voltage systems and other critical EV components.
  • Lead the implementation and validation of secure charging communication based on standards like ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20, including Plug & Charge (PnC) security.
  • Perform risk analysis and threat modeling for ADAS features and EV-specific systems to develop appropriate countermeasures.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams working on ADAS, high-voltage systems to address and resolve technical security issues.
  • Review, develop, and maintain security requirements and design validation methodologies (DVM) for EV and ADAS components.
  • Provide security-focused training and consulting to internal Ford teams specializing in electrification and autonomous technologies.
  • Collaborate on security research projects with internal and external partners in the EV and ADAS space.
  • Understand and assess risks within complex in-vehicle systems, from low-level ECU interactions to high-level cloud connectivity.
  • Communicate high-level designs and low-level technical details effectively to both engineering teams and management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity OR a combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with embedded and/or automotive systems.
  • 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle network architecture, modules, and protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, etc.).
  • Ability to develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation (requirements, specifications, test plans).
  • Strong communication and analytical skills with an ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Experience with EV charging protocols and security standards, specifically ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20.
  • Experience with electric vehicle architecture or high-voltage electronic systems.
  • Deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) as it relates to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication.
  • Experience with Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC).
  • Experience with Hardware Security Module (HSM) and Secure Hardware Extension (SHE).
  • Familiarity with securing ADAS features (e.g., lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, sensor fusion).
  • Experience with JIRA and Kanban boards for project management.
  • Familiar with automotive standards (i.e., ISO 21434, ISO 26262) and quality methodologies (i.e., FMEA, DVP).
  • 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.
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