Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Product Cybersecurity Software team is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity to develop product cybersecurity solutions and production software for Caterpillar displays, telematics, machines, engines, and autonomy product lines. This hands-on technical leadership role covers early research and use-case development, proof-of-concept creation, vehicle network integration, and delivery of features and processes to product development teams. The position develops and troubleshoots networking on Linux-based embedded devices connected to onboard vehicle Ethernet networks and works with systems, software, component, product, and IT cybersecurity teams to advance secure embedded control systems. The role is based onsite at the Irving, Texas office five days per week and requires up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available. The stated summary pay range is $128,470 to $192,710.

Requirements

Knowledge and application of analytical techniques and tools, including identifying root causes and developing alternative solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to accurately convey and interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with others toward shared goals and support teammates at all levels.
Knowledge of technology and its application, with the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of software development tools and activities and ability to produce software in line with product requirements.
Knowledge of requirements analysis tools, methods, and techniques, including eliciting, analyzing, and recording functional and non-functional requirements.
Knowledge of system and software testing and ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies throughout the system life cycle.
Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches and tools, and ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve hardware, software, application, or operational issues.
Ability to work full-time onsite at the Irving, TX office five days a week.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
Hands-on experience developing embedded software in C++, Rust, and Python within Linux and BusyBox development environments.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their application to embedded control systems and onboard vehicle networks, including ECU boot-level or middleware software.
Ability to evaluate software and network architecture alternatives, explain design trade-offs, and troubleshoot hardware, software, Ethernet, and IP communications issues using tools such as iptables and Wireshark.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical work and communicating risks and remediation actions to engineering, product, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity objectives, compliance activities, and implementation during the New Product Introduction process.
Develop embedded cybersecurity strategies, network architectures, proof-of-concept solutions, and production-ready software for Linux BusyBox-based devices on onboard vehicle networks.
Translate product cybersecurity issues, business risks, and technical findings into actionable recommendations and remediation strategies.
Diagnose and resolve embedded Ethernet and IP networking issues using Linux networking utilities, iptables, packet capture, and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
Support internal and third-party risk assessments and assist risk owners and cross-functional systems teams with risk treatment plans.
Partner with systems, software, component, product, and IT cybersecurity teams to advance secure embedded control systems.