Cyber Security & Connectivity Engineer II

About the role

As a Cyber Security and Connectivity Engineer for Driver Experience components at Daimler Truck North America, you will serve as the technical bridge between global standards and component-level implementation. Working alongside system owners in both cyber security and connectivity, you will translate requirements into concrete implementation plans and coordinate across internal development teams and suppliers worldwide to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.

Your technical depth will be critical in keeping Daimler Truck's global portfolio ahead of evolving cyber security regulations, while ensuring Driver Experience components enable innovative connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret global cyber security and connectivity requirements and translate them into actionable component-level specifications
• Develop technical implementation concepts that align component design with applicable standards and regulations
• Define and manage implementation roadmaps, coordinating timing across internal development teams and suppliers
• Verify component implementations through review and testing, ensuring conformance to requirements
• Identify and analyze technical issues, propose resolution, and provide clear and timely reporting on status and risk
• Contribute to the evolution of global standards by proposing improvements grounded in component-level experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent and 2+ years experience is required
• Strong fundamentals in engineering and embedded software development
• Experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry
• Foundational knowledge of cyber security development processes and regulations
• Foundational knowledge of automotive connectivity solutions and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies
• Prowess in building collaborative relationships across engineering teams and suppliers
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative within your area of responsibility
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Qualifications

An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

• Knowledge of EU and international automotive cyber security regulations and standards, including UNECE R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434
• Experience conducting or supporting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Familiarity with secure vehicle communication concepts such as SecOC, TLS, or PKI in automotive contexts
• Exposure to hardware security mechanisms such as Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or secure boot processes
• Familiarity with automotive ECU software update methods and procedures
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update security considerations
• Hands-on experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS / ISO 14229) diagnostic standards

Skills

Knowledge of EU and international automotive cyber security regulations and standards, including UNECE R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434

Experience conducting or supporting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)

Familiarity with secure vehicle communication concepts such as SecOC, TLS, or PKI in automotive contexts

Exposure to hardware security mechanisms such as Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or secure boot processes

Familiarity with automotive ECU software update methods and procedures

Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update security considerations

Hands-on experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS / ISO 14229) diagnostic standards

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
• Non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• Onsite fitness (at some locations)
• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability plans

Pay

Starting salary range: $95,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience

Schedule

Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote)