Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$95,640 - $143,520•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Product Cybersecurity team is developing embedded cybersecurity solutions & software for Caterpillar Display, Telematics, Machine, Engine, & Autonomy product lines that will be used on production product for years to come. With the ever-growing level of technology and connectivity developing cyber secure systems for onboard network topology and remote connectivity is crucial. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing cybersecurity software solutions for Caterpillar’s embedded product line. They must also be willing to learn new areas of expertise in cybersecurity while working with multiple systems, software, component, and product teams to produce world class cybersecurity solutions for Caterpillar. As a Software Engineer you will work with your architecture to set priorities and work to a prioritized backlog of embedded software cybersecurity security related development activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

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