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Block Harbor Cybersecurity INC Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

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$70k - $120k/yr Full time Api Penetration Testing Automotive Cybersecurity Testing Automotive Embedded Security

Automotive penetration testing role on a Red Team focused on offensive security research and client-ready reporting.

Partner with customers to clarify security objectives, vehicle architectures, and compliance requirements, then translate needs into defined test scopes and proposals
Author penetration test proposals covering methodology, scope, timelines, and expected deliverables
Communicate the value of Block Harbor’s approach to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Run activity-based penetration tests across physical and wireless interfaces including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Web APIs
Reverse engineer and perform binary composition analysis on embedded vehicle controllers to identify configuration flaws, logic bugs, and memory corruption vulnerabilities
Use advanced fuzzing to uncover zero-day vulnerabilities and stability weaknesses in vehicle communication stacks and diagnostic services
Leverage the VSEC Test platform to accelerate execution and centralize vulnerability management; provide feedback that informs platform development
Deliver comprehensive, client-ready reports mapped to relevant standards and regulatory frameworks including ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155, and NIST
Present findings to customer engineering teams with clear risk communication and prioritized mitigation guidance
Represent Block Harbor in the automotive security ecosystem (ASRG, DEF CON Car Hacking Village, SAE international committees) through ongoing threat research and thought leadership

3+ years professional experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or hardware security assessment in automotive, embedded systems, or IoT
Hands-on expertise in vehicle electrical architectures (E/E) and protocols, especially CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet
Proficiency with hardware and network exploitation tools including Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, Ghidra, IDA Pro, and JTAG/SWD debuggers, plus software fuzzers
Hands-on experience with AI and LLMs in a security or research context
Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity compliance frameworks, specifically ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155
Security-focused mindset and collaborative approach aligned with “full throttle collaboration” culture
Willingness to travel internationally

Do you have 3+ years of professional experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or hardware security assessment within the automotive, embedded systems, or IoT domains?
Do you have hands-on expertise with vehicle electrical architectures (E/E) and protocols, particularly CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet?
Do you have experience with hardware and network exploitation tools including Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, Ghidra, IDA Pro, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and software fuzzers?
On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being a subject matter expert, how familiar are you with automotive cybersecurity compliance frameworks, specifically ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155?

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