Process Owner Cybersecurity Engineering

About the position As a Process Owner within the Product Cybersecurity Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the development and integration of cybersecurity engineering and related processes in alignment with industry standards and internal quality frameworks. This role will focus on embedding cybersecurity engineering processes, methods, and tools into the product engineering lifecycle, ensuring alignment with ASPICE process models and ISO 26262 Functional Safety activities. You will work cross-functionally with system architects, software and hardware engineers, and product security and safety experts to ensure robust and compliant processes are integrated into project execution. This role is pivotal in fostering a cybersecurity culture and continuous improvement in the development of embedded control units for the management of automotive low voltage energy storage and power distribution systems. How you will do it: Process Development and Integration Lead the development of our automotive product Cybersecurity Management System aligned with global regulations and industry standards. Define and maintain cybersecurity engineering processes aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 across the V-model lifecycle. Integrate cybersecurity activities into ASPICE base practices, ensuring traceability and consistency with system, software, and hardware development processes. Align cybersecurity lifecycle with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) processes, including hazard analysis, safety goals, and safety requirements. Methods & Work Product Management Establish and maintain standardized methods for: Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) Cybersecurity Goals, Concept and Requirements Engineering Cybersecurity Verification and Validation Cybersecurity Case and Assurance Documentation Define and maintain templates, work instructions, checklists and guidelines for cybersecurity work products to ensure compliance and audit readiness. Tooling & Workflow Integration Implement and maintain engineering tools that support cybersecurity engineering activities and work product management (e.g., TARA development, requirements management, fuzz testing, etc…). Define and embed process workflows into engineering tools to ensure traceability and consistency. Training & Enablement Develop and deliver training materials to educate engineering teams on cybersecurity engineering processes, methods, standards and tools. Act as a mentor and coach to engineers, promoting process adherence and continuous improvement. Establish baseline process implementation in support of development projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration Align interfaces between cybersecurity engineering processes and adjacent domains (systems, software, hardware, project management, manufacturing, and quality assurance). Facilitate cross-functional reviews and technical decision-making processes. Governance & Compliance Establish and enforce process governance frameworks. Conduct and support regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Support certification and regulatory efforts in collaboration with quality and compliance teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned, assessment findings, and industry best practices. Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in cyber security and automotive technologies. Lead process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our automotive product Cybersecurity Management System aligned with global regulations and industry standards.
• Define and maintain cybersecurity engineering processes aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 across the V-model lifecycle.
• Integrate cybersecurity activities into ASPICE base practices, ensuring traceability and consistency with system, software, and hardware development processes.
• Align cybersecurity lifecycle with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) processes, including hazard analysis, safety goals, and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized methods for: Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) Cybersecurity Goals, Concept and Requirements Engineering Cybersecurity Verification and Validation Cybersecurity Case and Assurance Documentation
• Define and maintain templates, work instructions, checklists and guidelines for cybersecurity work products to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Implement and maintain engineering tools that support cybersecurity engineering activities and work product management (e.g., TARA development, requirements management, fuzz testing, etc…).
• Define and embed process workflows into engineering tools to ensure traceability and consistency.
• Develop and deliver training materials to educate engineering teams on cybersecurity engineering processes, methods, standards and tools.
• Act as a mentor and coach to engineers, promoting process adherence and continuous improvement.
• Establish baseline process implementation in support of development projects.
• Align interfaces between cybersecurity engineering processes and adjacent domains (systems, software, hardware, project management, manufacturing, and quality assurance).
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and technical decision-making processes.
• Establish and enforce process governance frameworks.
• Conduct and support regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Support certification and regulatory efforts in collaboration with quality and compliance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned, assessment findings, and industry best practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in cyber security and automotive technologies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on process development and compliance complemented by proven experience in hands-on engineering development.
• Experience in defining and deploying engineering processes and methods in a regulated development environment.
• Deep understanding of ISO/SAE 21434, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 standards and their interdependencies
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and safety/security analysis tools.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama)
• Experience with process documentation and management tools (e.g., UL Stages).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in engineering and/or process development in the field of battery systems at an automotive OEM or tier 1 is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

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