Sr. Security Manufacturing Engineer

Rivian and VW Group Technology•Normal, IL

About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Security Manufacturing Engineering is at the core of our ability to deliver secure, trusted products. We are seeking a highly motivated security engineer to drive high-impact security initiatives across the vehicle life cycle, balancing security objectives with business velocity. This role requires someone who can see the complete picture - from firmware to cloud services - and make pragmatic decisions, work with a variety of stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in technical field, engineering discipline or related security engineering role
Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communication protocols
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for building and deploying secure, scalable services
Comfortable digging into unfamiliar deeply technical topics in broad systems involving vehicles, factory infrastructure, and backend systems
Strong linux knowledge - Primarily Debian and similar (setup, configuration, and monitoring)
Programming experience in Python, Go, Rust or similar

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with embedded systems and their security mechanisms
Experience working in a regulated industry (automotive, medical, aerospace) with complex connected products
Experience with AWS and cloud orchestration

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Manufacturing and Service teams to integrate security requirements and controls into vehicle production and service processes
Define and implement security requirements for manufacturing tools, diagnostics, and service procedures
Conduct security reviews and audits of the manufacturing and service environments
Triage and resolve security issues identified during manufacturing, delivery, and service operations
Drive end-to-end execution of vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware domains, taking on development, integration, and test responsibilities to ensure timely delivery
Design and implement security features that enable scalable development practices
Arbitrate cross-functional discussions to ensure security controls are effective yet practical, finding solutions that work for all stakeholders
Work with product teams to integrate security early in the development lifecycle, providing guidance on secure design patterns and potential risks
Build and maintain security platforms and tools that enable manufacturing and service to securely build and maintain vehicles
Champion security automation initiatives to scale security practices across a growing fleet and product portfolio