Job Description

As a Vehicle Cybersecurity Design Specialist, you will be accountable for completion of engineering design tasks/reviews and project support from concept to implementation as it pertains to the on-going implementation and establishment of vehicle cybersecurity best practices within the New Flyer and MCI business units. Reporting to the Engineering Lead for vehicle cybersecurity, you will ultimately help to develop and implement our vehicle cybersecurity to be in line with ISO 21434 standards as well as other cybersecurity features as needed and identified for both internal and external customer requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Execute and complete vehicle cybersecurity design support tasks and project assignments in support of prototyping/testing & product development activities per Engineering cybersecurity product development processes.
• Coordinate own tasks to ensure deadlines are met per project schedule and applicable lead times. Includes maintaining task status, task progress and communicating risks to task scope change.
• Perform cybersecurity assessment and analysis to ensure compliance with internal process criteria and all applicable standards and regulations.
• Check Engineering Documents, Instructions to Service, Shop Floor Instructions and other documents as applicable and authorized.
• Assist Engineering teams in formulating plans, item definitions and requirements to support vehicle cybersecurity initiatives.
• Undertake cybersecurity activities in the development phases of the security lifecycle and the Engineering Product Development process.
• Collaborate with engineering design teams and delivers cyber security work products while also aiding, guiding, and supporting to ensure they are actioned.
• Review the security compliance and alignment with customer and supplier management programs.
• Conduct effective communication, cooperation, and information flow with other departments and key NFI Group contacts.
• Interact with vendors and customers on cybersecurity related issues as needed.
• Participate in Engineering and other meetings to review departmental issues.
• Develop documents and maintain meeting architecture including regular reviews while ensuring corrective actions are taken and implemented.
• Report weekly on status including completed and outstanding work.
• Complete and support the development, design, & testing of cybersecurity critical systems and controls.
• Support establishing new engineering processes and procedures, tools and documentation based upon implementing ISO21434 Cybersecurity.
• Provide Engineering support where required to vehicle cybersecurity incidences and incidence response plans should they occur.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Relevant degree or similar technical qualifications as they pertain to vehicle cybersecurity or cybersecurity best practices in general.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronics architecture including the communication networks and diagnostic protocols preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in cybersecurity engineering, threat analysis, penetration testing and risk assessment preferred.
• Familiar with regulations/standards (SAE/ISO) and associated regulatory frameworks such as ISO/SAE 21434, SAE 3061 and knowledge of UNECE reg 155 and 156 would be considered an asset but not essential.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of authentication and encryption techniques preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in wireless connectivity (4G, 5G, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.