Automotive Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Engineer Taggd

Job Title: Automotive Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Engineer

Department: R&D / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:The role involves comprehensive assessment and validation of activities related to the design, development, and evaluation of automotive controllers with a strong focus on Cybersecurity and Functional Safety compliance.

• Key Responsibilities:Review and verify cybersecurity specifications during the development lifecycle including RFQ, SOR, Specification Documents, Checklists, TARA, etc.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity project management checklists and timelines.
• Analyze and assess Vehicle Cybersecurity Concept and Risk Management documents.
• Evaluate cybersecurity testing at the ECU level, including IDS, IDPS, and ECU Fuzz testing.
• Support Functional Safety analysis, including HARA (Hazard and Risk Assessment).
• Technical Competencies:Hands-on experience in creating software specifications for automotive electronic controllers and vehicle networks (LIN, CAN, Ethernet, BLE).
• Strong understanding of diagnostic communication protocols such as KWP2000, UDS.
• Knowledge of vehicle-level testing for embedded controller software.
• Proficiency in using CANOE for simulation and analysis.
• Understanding of OTA (Over-the-Air) update protocols.
• Familiarity with industry standards including ISO 21434, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity regulations in the EU, Japan, and India (UNR and AIS).
• Educational Qualification:B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 60% aggregate throughout academic career
• Preferred Attributes:Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Proactive attitude towards compliance and continuous improvement