Lead Engineer - VES
Chennai · Director
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Job description
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Responsibilities:
1. Lead security validation activities for both on-board and off-board vehicle systems, ensuring robust testing coverage across ECUs, gateways, telematics, and backend services.
2. Drive security testing at the production line level to validate cybersecurity controls during vehicle manufacturing and delivery stages.
3. Manage supplier security audits and ensure timely closure of findings through collaborative action planning and follow-ups.
4. Support Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) activities including incident detection, triage, and response coordination.
5. Lead digital vehicle forensics investigations in case of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring evidence collection, analysis, and reporting.
6. Contribute to cybersecurity type approval documentation and validation activities in alignment with UNECE R155 and AIS 189 requirements
Key Deliverables:
1. Security test plans, execution reports, and validation summaries for vehicle systems and interfaces.
2. Closure reports for supplier audit findings and production line security assessments.
3. Incident response documentation including forensic analysis and mitigation actions.
4. Support documentation for type approval submissions including validation evidence and compliance matrices.
5. Continuous improvement inputs to enhance security validation processes and tooling.
Experience
10-14 years
Industry Preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive Electronics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Certifications in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or incident response (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GCIH) are desirable.
General Requirements
Proficiency in security testing tools and techniques for embedded and connected systems.
Strong analytical skills for incident investigation and forensic analysis.
Good understanding of automotive architectures and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
Effective communication and documentation skills for audit and regulatory reporting.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.
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