Overview
PE Global is recruiting for a Systems Cybersecurity Test Engineer for our electronics manufacturing client in Limerick. This is an initial 9-month contract, fully onsite role.
Responsibilities
Automotive BMS /Wireless BMS are very complex solutions, designed and engineered by >100 engineers to an ASPICE model. Verification of those solutionsis as critical as the design. It requires excellent system understanding, system verification thinking and close teamwork with Hardware + Software design, System Applications, System Architecture and Quality teams.
The Systems Cybersecurity Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and reliability of wireless Battery Management Systems (BMS) through comprehensive systems verification and cybersecurity testing activities. Working within the System Test Team, this role demands a unique blend of systems engineering discipline and offensive security expertise. The successful candidate will analyse requirements, specifications and system implementations to devise rigorous test strategies that validate both functional correctness and security resilience of wireless BMS products across their lifecycle.
Qualifications
Minimum BSC or BENG in Electronic or Computer Engineering; MSEE or MSCE.
Experience and Skills
Understanding of Systems Engineering and/or formal testing of complex (ideally automotive) systems
Demonstrated expertise in automotive cybersecurity testing methodologies including threat modeling (STRIDE, TARA), attack tree analysis, and risk assessment
Proficiency in penetration testing tools and techniques: fuzzing (AFL, libFuzzer, Peach, Defensics), protocol analysis (Wireshark, CANalyzer), reverse engineering, vulnerability scanning
Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and implementations: symmetric/asymmetric encryption, PKI, secure boot, hardware security modules (HSM)
Knowledge of wireless communication security: RF security, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (4G/5G), V2X protocols
C/C++ (embedded) and Python or other programming/scripting languages.
Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
Experience developing and maintaining test tools and frameworks.
Experience using CI/CD pipelines (for example Jenkins, GitLab)
Experience with software revision control, repositories, and regression testing (for example Git, Bitbucket, SVN)
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Clear communicator with excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.
Motivated, proactive, fast learner and hands-on
Nice to have
Exposure to OTA (over-the-air) update security testing, secure bootloaders, and firmware signing mechanisms
Hands-on experience in automated silicon validation
Background in automated Software and System Verification
Experience in wireless networking or RF
Experience of requirements management (JAMA, DOORs etc.)
Experience in the verification of functionally safe products
Experience using an ASPICE compliant process
Other Requirements
Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.
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