Cyber Security & Connectivity Engineer II

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role As a Cyber Security and Connectivity Engineer for Driver Experience components at Daimler Truck North America, you will serve as the technical bridge between global standards and component-level implementation. Working alongside system owners in both cyber security and connectivity, you will translate requirements into concrete implementation plans and coordinate across internal development teams and suppliers worldwide to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions. Your technical depth will be critical in keeping Daimler Truck's global portfolio ahead of evolving cyber security regulations, while ensuring Driver Experience components enable innovative connectivity solutions. If you're looking for a role where technical ownership meets real-world impact, we'd love to have you on the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent and 2+ years experience is required
Strong fundamentals in engineering and embedded software development
Experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry
Foundational knowledge of cyber security development processes and regulations
Foundational knowledge of automotive connectivity solutions and regulations
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across engineering teams and suppliers
Strong sense of ownership and initiative within your area of responsibility
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
An attached resume is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EU and international automotive cyber security regulations and standards, including UNECE R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434
Experience conducting or supporting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
Familiarity with secure vehicle communication concepts such as SecOC, TLS, or PKI in automotive contexts
Exposure to hardware security mechanisms such as Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or secure boot processes
Familiarity with automotive ECU software update methods and procedures
Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update security considerations
Hands-on experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS / ISO 14229) diagnostic standards

Responsibilities

Interpret global cyber security and connectivity requirements and translate them into actionable component-level specifications
Develop technical implementation concepts that align component design with applicable standards and regulations
Define and manage implementation roadmaps, coordinating timing across internal development teams and suppliers
Verify component implementations through review and testing, ensuring conformance to requirements
Identify and analyze technical issues, propose resolution, and provide clear and timely reporting on status and risk
Contribute to the evolution of global standards by proposing improvements grounded in component-level experience