Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Overview/Description:

Greenfield Labs is a cutting edge research lab within Ford located in Silicon Valley that is focused on innovation in both the automotive and mobility businesses. At GFL, you will find cross-functional teams from Product Development, Market Sales & Service, Design, Data Analytics, and Information Technology. Here you have a unique opportunity to create and test advanced technology and break-through business innovation. Smart mobility is the prevailing theme for the research and innovation taking place at GFL.

We are exploring the role of advanced embedded computing platforms, coupled with cloud-based services, to deliver applications which will redefine the experience of owning, maintaining, driving and interacting with Ford Motor Company vehicles. Security needs to be built into each of these growing technologies. The ideal candidate will have outstanding security design analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We are looking for an exceptionally creative, motivated and talented individual to collaborate extensively within Ford and with external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Execute on full lifecycle of prototypes from ideation, design, coding and hand-off of prototypes to implementation; may own features partially into development phases.
• Develop and advise on execution of security implementations for R&A/Mobility proof-of-concepts and innovation experiments.
• Perform vendor evaluation, competitive analyses and author management reports with a point of view.
• Connect with Silicon Valley start-ups, academia, government, industry and meet-ups to maintain and share knowledge of emerging technologies and ideate on potential research experiments.
• Prepare presentations, document learnings, disseminate reports, file invention disclosures.
• Execute threat models for various research activities taking place on site.
• Limited travel expected to cover critical Cybersecurity Conferences or meet with home base in Dearborn

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of proven track record in cybersecurity either by coursework (graduate level specialization) or professional experience.
• 1+ year Embedded experience and/or in-vehicle software development.

• Masters or PhD in Security.
• Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, CEH, etc.).
• Mobile application development experience. Connected devices or Mobile Cloud experience greatly preferred.
• Threat modeling and secure coding practices, processes and methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general IT security and architecture concepts, processes and methods.
• Strong record of delivering projects in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including external presentations (conferences, meet-ups, etc.) and internal briefings to executive and senior management.
• Working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts.
• Experience with transportation services.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Knowledge of digital communication technologies: TCP/IP, Ethernet, Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular, DSRC.
• Experience in one or more of these areas:
  • Programming experience (C/C++/CS/Python/Lua/Qt).
  • Knowledge with common programming frameworks such as .NET, Android SDK, and/or iOS SDK.
  • Familiarity with in-vehicle network architecture, modules, and protocols (CAN etc.) are a plus
  • Penetration testing (hardware, SDR/RF) and tools experience is a plus.

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team, you discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.