**DESCRIPTION** The PCS Engineer - Automotive Security Verification & Validation role at Cummins is a specialized, product-focused position dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of Cummins' automotive electronic and electrical systems. This position involves translating security requirements into rigorous verification and validation (V&V) activities, including security testing, troubleshooting, and compliance documentation, with a strong focus on standards and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive cybersecurity, embedded systems, and V&V processes, working collaboratively across departments to ensure secure, high-quality automotive solutions. Key Responsibilities + **Verification & Validation** : Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to verify and validate embedded security solutions in automotive systems. + **Troubleshooting** : Identify and resolve issues that could impact product quality, ensuring systems are robust and secure. + **Compliance** : Ensure security implementations meet ISO 21434, AIS 189, AIS 190, and other relevant automotive cybersecurity standards. + **Data Analysis** : Evaluate validation test data to confirm systems or processes meet established validation criteria. + **Security Testing** : Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security audits on embedded automotive systems. + **Risk Management** : Perform risk assessments and threat analyses to detect vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. + **Documentation** : Maintain thorough documentation, including test plans, results, and security compliance reports. + **Collaboration** : Coordinate with software developers, systems engineers, and quality assurance teams to ensure effective security integration. + **Continuous Improvement** : Stay updated with industry cybersecurity trends and integrate new methods to enhance security V&V processes. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Key Technical Skills** + Strong understanding of automotive domain security concepts, end-to-end workflows, and communication protocols (UDS/CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet). + Proficiency in embedded systems programming (C/C++, Python) and knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols. + Familiarity with ISO 21434, AIS 189, and AIS 190 standards, as well as vulnerability testing and static code analysis. + Experience with automotive security testing, including intrusion and tamper detection mechanisms, and embedded system implementations in ECM development. + Basic understanding of cloud services, API security, and vehicle control module interactions for secure data handshakes. + Knowledge of the "V" model and sprint work models, along with familiarity with ISO 26262. **Soft Skills** + **Problem-Solving** : Strong analytical skills to address complex security challenges effectively. + **Communication** : Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. + **Teamwork** : Ability to work well in cross-functional teams, building positive relationships with colleagues across departments. + **Attention to Detail** : Precision in all work aspects, ensuring thoroughness in testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. + **Prioritization** : Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively. + **Integrity** : High ethical standards and commitment to cybersecurity compliance. **Competencies** + **Mechatronics Systems Design** : Applies expertise in electronic hardware and interconnections to control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. + **Machine Integration and Optimization** : Combines subsystems to deliver optimal outputs and resolve technical issues using proven troubleshooting techniques. + **Product Failure Mode Avoidance** : Identifies and mitigates potential failure modes to enhance product reliability. + **Verification and Validation Management** : Develops validation plans, negotiates requirements, and verifies product capabilities through testing. + **Systems Requirements Engineering** : Translates stakeholder needs into actionable, verifiable requirements across the product lifecycle. + **Systems Thinking** : Analyzes system interactions to optimize performance and predict behavior. + **Cross-Functional Design Integration** : Effectively communicates design capabilities to meet cross-functional requirements. + **Technical Documentation** : Clearly documents technical findings and recommendations to enable **QUALIFICATIONS** **Qualifications** + **Education** : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. + **Experience** : Minimum of 3-5 years in automotive cybersecurity or embedded systems security, preferably with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers. **Job** Engineering **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2406566 **Relocation Package** No