Senior Technical Specialist – Embedded Cybersecurity & Diagnostics

Job Overview

A123 Systems, LLC is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage systems. Our solutions serve a wide range of applications, from traditional automotive batteries to utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage. Committed to safety, longevity, and energy efficiency, A123 delivers high-performance battery technology solutions with a strong commitment to grow and serve our customers, industry requirements with the goal to make the Air Cleaner.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OEMs and internal teams to define systems and software requirements for automotive diagnostics and cybersecurity.
• Support residential, commercial, and industrial projects within the Energy Storage sector, ensuring robust communications and cybersecurity strategies.
• Ensure alignment of diagnostics strategies with industry standards and OEM-specific protocols.
• Assist software developers in testing and validating diagnostics & cybersecurity features, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Conduct hands-on testing using industry-standard tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, DBC File Editor, PDX/ODX Editor, CDD File Editor, and Diva diagnostic testing tool, as well as any other relevant software.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments for energy storage solutions, ensuring compliance with communication security protocols.
• Establish secure data transmission methodologies for connected systems in both automotive and energy storage applications.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to optimize system architecture for scalability and cybersecurity hardening.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards (such as ISO/SAE 21434) and energy storage security protocols.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats across both automotive and energy storage industries, proactively contributing to risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics and cybersecurity, preferably within OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments.
• Strong expertise in automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay).
• Proficiency in standard testing tools, including CANalyzer, CANoe, DBC File Editor, PDX/ODX, and CDD File Editor.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles, including secure communication, key management, cryptographic protocols, and threat modeling.
• Experience with embedded systems development, diagnostics messaging, and cybersecurity hardening techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with OEMs, SMEs, and internal engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify vulnerabilities and optimize diagnostic implementations.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese to facilitate communication with the corporate office in China.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AUTOSAR Diagnostics Stack and cybersecurity integration.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity standards and energy storage communication protocols.
• Hands-on expertise in penetration testing and secure system architectures for connected environments.
• Prior experience supporting vehicle-level validation and energy storage cybersecurity assessments.