Functional Safety/Cyber Security Manager

Cognizant • Auburn Hills, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Cyber Manager ensures Stellantis projects comply with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), and UNECE R155 regulations. This role drives convergence between safety and cybersecurity strategies across vehicle platforms, guaranteeing risk-based compliance and secure-by-design principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive cybersecurity and functional safety.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21434, UNECE R155, and CSMS.
• Experience in ECU architecture, OTA/FOTA security, and secure development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer.
• Familiarity with EE systems, and embedded Linux security.
• Ability to manage complex projects across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance: Develop and maintain Safety & Cybersecurity Plans for programs; ensure adherence to ISO 26262, ISO 21434, UNECE R155, and Stellantis internal standards; prepare and present Safety/Cyber Cases to justify compliance during assessments.
• Risk Management: Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and hazard analysis and evaluations (HARA); monitor safety/cyber activities and implement countermeasures for identified risks.
• Project Integration: Coordinate with EE Architecture teams to apply on-the-shelf safety/cyber modules; support convergence of safety and cybersecurity concepts in ECU design and system architecture.
• Technical Leadership: Steer technical decisions for safety mechanism, secure boot, secure update, PKI architecture, and defense-in-depth strategies; oversee safety validation, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with platform teams, suppliers, and certification bodies; represent CSFS in internal and external audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees