Principal Security Engineer Automotive

We are seeking a skilled Automotive Cybersecurity Expert specializing in cybersecurity compliance of our Microcontroller Units (MCUs) and Microprocessor Units (MPUs) to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our automotive systems comply with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standard. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

In this role, you:

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies for automotive MCUs and MPUs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Design and review cybersecurity architectures and mechanisms for automotive systems.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to integrate cybersecurity measures.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cybersecurity processes and compliance.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Provide training and guidance to engineering teams on cybersecurity best practices.
• Drive process improvements for cybersecurity compliance.
• Support the product and legal teams in addressing customer requests, and negotiating requirements in contractual agreements, related to the regulation and standard.
• Contribute to standardization activities.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in automotive cybersecurity. Preferred with MCUs and MPUs.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 standard and its application.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including cryptography, secure coding, and network security.
• Experience with threat analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Good understanding of embedded systems, hardware and software and the security thereof; ability to quickly learn where needed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Fluent in English

Ready to create a smarter world? Join the future of Innovation. Join NXP. Apply online!

At NXP in Austria, we are proud to have received several external awards. The Leading Employer Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, which is presented exclusively only to the top 1% of employers in Austria. Since 2022 we are allowed to call ourselves a family-friendly employer.

In 2023 & 2024 NXP Austria was awarded with the ‘Equalita’ quality label - the seal of quality for in-house advancement of women in the workplace.

For more information visit our Career Website or our NXP Austria Website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook (Global), Facebook (Austria) and Twitter.

What can you expect?

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, a higher than average number of vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.

We also have a work from home policy and many more benefits. In certain cases we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to Austria.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: NXP Graz/Gratkorn is based just outside of Graz, the city with the second highest population in Austria and the capital of the province Styria, with access to a highway, airport proximity and very good public transport connections to Graz.

From there, you can enjoy the variety of opportunities Styria has to offer – whether you prefer outdoor activities in the gorgeous alpine mountains or cultural activities and events in the city of Graz.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.

Here are some Useful Tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague in our social room and every day we offer fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our summer parties, Christmas parties and sports events like a tennis tournament or sledging. Due to our location right next to the river Mur you can also enjoy the beautiful cycling and running path in your break or before/after work, because we also offer welfare facilities.

NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group V after 6 employment group years. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

More information about NXP in Austria...