• Staff Vehicle Security Engineer

    Actalent (Southfield, MI)


    Job Title: Staff Vehicle Security Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Staff Vehicle Security Engineer to take ownership of the security validation for vehicle ECUs. This role involves ensuring that software requirements are clear, complete, and testable, as well as creating a comprehensive test plan that outlines the testing approach, objectives, scope, resources, and schedule. You will play a critical role in improving validation processes, testing methodologies, and overall product quality. Your expertise in building test infrastructure and automated testing, along with your ability to document issues in detail and collaborate with developers, will be essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Own the security validation of vehicle ECUs.

    + Ensure software requirements are clear, complete, and testable.

    + Create a comprehensive test plan outlining the testing approach, objectives, scope, resources, and schedule.

    + Identify opportunities to improve validation processes, testing methodologies, and overall product quality.

    + Build test infrastructure and automated testing.

    + Document issues in detail and collaborate with developers to resolve them.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

    + 5+ years of experience in automation scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or other languages.

    + Experience in verification of security features such as Secure Boot, OTP fuzes, Secure Update, JTAG, etc.

    + Passionate about embedded systems testing and networking testing.

    + 5+ years of experience in testing networking and/or automotive products.

    + Experience with automotive protocols (DoIP, UDS, LIN, and CAN).

    + Good programming/scripting knowledge for developing automation scripts.

    + Confident in writing/maintaining test cases and acceptance test plans.

    + At least 4 years of experience in developing test cases on embedded Linux platforms.

    + Experience in using automation test tools and stress test tools.

    + Strong debugging and analytical skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with Python, Secure Boot, JTAG, validation, CAN protocol, and embedded Linux.

    Work Environment

    The position is based onsite in Southfield, MI, with working hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The team environment is flexible, allowing for both independence and collaboration.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Southfield,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.