Senior Software Engineer – Functional Safety & Cybersecurity
Job Description
Lead customer-facing functional safety and cybersecurity engineering for electrification software programs in a hybrid role in Plymouth.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary technical interface for customers on software-related Functional Safety and Cybersecurity topics.
- Lead technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.
- Analyze OEM requirements and develop implementation, compliance, and delivery plans.
- Provide project updates covering status, risks, mitigation plans, and technical issues to management and customers.
- Monitor software development to support compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, ASPICE, and customer-specific requirements.
- Track Functional Safety and Cybersecurity work products, milestones, and deliverables across the development lifecycle.
- Review safety and cybersecurity requirements, implementation status, verification activities, and compliance documentation.
- Support cybersecurity activities including secure boot, secure flashing, HSM integration, key management, and vulnerability management.
- Coordinate safety and cybersecurity assessments, audits, and customer reviews.
- Review software architecture, design documentation, test results, and implementation plans.
- Participate in design reviews, software reviews, and technical risk assessments.
- Ensure development activities follow Mobis processes, quality standards, and ASPICE requirements.
- Support root cause analysis and problem-solving using structured methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis, including corrective action planning.
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and validation teams to drive program execution.
- Coordinate technical activities across global development centers and external suppliers.
- Drive issue resolution and track action items through closure.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical project leadership.
- Experience working with automotive OEM customers and managing customer-facing technical communications.
- Knowledge of embedded software development processes and software lifecycle management.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:
- Secure Boot
- Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- Secure Flashing
- PKI/KMS and key provisioning
- Secure communications
- Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape) and automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and XCP.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline (education text is truncated in source).
- Strong understanding of automotive Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards, including:
- ISO 26262
- ISO/SAE 21434
- UN ECE R155 / R156
- ASPICE
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrification products such as Battery Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience with electrification products such as On-Board Chargers (OBC).
- Experience with electrification products such as DC-DC Converters.
- Experience with electrification products such as Traction Inverters.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer.
- Understanding of software architecture and AUTOSAR-based systems.
- Experience with embedded C software development.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Korean language proficiency is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Customer Relationship Management
- Functional Safety Leadership
- Automotive Cybersecurity Management
- Program Execution and Delivery
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supplier and Global Team Coordination
- Technical Communication and Presentation
- Requirements Management
- Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Skills and Technologies
- Standards: ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155, UN ECE R156, ASPICE
- Cybersecurity: Secure Boot, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Flashing, PKI/KMS, key provisioning, secure communications
- Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer
- Protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, XCP
- Root cause methods: 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis
- Architecture: AUTOSAR
Location and Schedule
- Plymouth, MI (hybrid)
- Typical work week: 45 hours/week
- Flexible working hours with a typical day starting 7am to 9am, Monday through Friday
Travel
- Occasional international travel
- Frequent local travel
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
Candidate Sponsorship
- Mobis does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
- Do not apply if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future (including company sponsorship or work authorization requiring written submission or other support from the company).
- Examples listed: H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1
Accessibility
- Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
- For assistance or accommodation: [email protected]
EEO Statement
- Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- No discharge or discrimination for inquiries or discussions about pay.