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At Daimler Truck, we change today’s transportation and create real impact together. We take responsibility around the globe and work together on making our vision become reality: Leading Sustainable Transportation. As one global team, we drive our progress and success together – everyone at Daimler Truck makes the difference. Together, we want to achieve a sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and attractive financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose - for all who keep the world moving.
Become part of our global team: You make the difference - YOUMAKEUS
- Be the SME for Vehicle & Component Security Testing requirements
- Ensure the security testing is thorough and standardize, to support CSMS & regulatory requirements
- Be the champion of Governance & Compliance from a Cybersecurity Verification & Validation perspective
- Should be able to guide, assist & work along with the team members to develop the internal Security testing capabilities
- Should be eager to conduct POC, build lab environments, upskill & develop capabilities
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Cybersecurity Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
- Define, tailor, and execute/facilitate grey-box and black-box penetration testing at ECU, functional, and vehicle levels
- Conduct fuzz testing on automotive interfaces and services to uncover unknown vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, AIS 189, and GB 44495
- Perform penetration testing in both lab and on-site environments, with flexibility for travel
- Perform manual security code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in embedded software and connected systems
- Document test findings with detailed risk assessments and technical evidence
- Share with internal and external teams recommendations on security hardening measures
- Onboard and collaborate with competent external suppliers
- Occasionally conduct penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and mobile applications
9–12 years of total experience in embedded systems or broader penetration testing domains. Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in automotive penetration testing,
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Strong understanding of vehicle and ECU architecture, and automotive cybersecurity principles.
- Familiarity with microcontroller platforms and software architectures (e.g., AUTOSAR, QNX, Linux, Android).
- Proficiency in programming (C, CAPL etc.) and scripting (Python, Bash) for test automation.
- Experience with automotive cybersecurity testing frameworks and tools.
- Hands-on security testing experience with:
- Hardware-level and its interface testing (e.g., MCU, HSM, eMMC, JTAG, UART, Fault injection, Side Channel etc.)
- Automotive interface/protocols (e.g., OBD, UDS, CAN, Ethernet)
- Wireless (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular/SDR -4G/5G etc.)
- Connected Systems (Web/Mobile app, Server, APIs, Cloud etc.)
- Vehicle and ECU security features (e.g., secure communication, secure OTA, secure boot, secure diagnostics, firewall, IDS, logging etc.)
- Fuzz testing tools and techniques for automotive systems
- Proficiency in reverse engineering firmware using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro.
- Experience with restbus simulation, flashing toolchains, and diagnostic tools (e.g., CANoe, vFlash, CANoe.DiVA).
- Experience conducting manual security code reviews for embedded and connected system software.
- Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong skills in documenting work, communicating clearly, and presenting technical topics to varied audiences.
Proven stakeholder management skills, including cross-functional collaboration with engineering, compliance, and supplier teams.
Nice-to-Have:
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GIAC GPEN, or equivalent.
- Experience with fault injection and side-channel attack simulations.
- Background in security research or conference presentations, including vulnerability discovery, technical publications, or community contributions.
#MAKEYOURMOVE and apply now – we‘re looking forward to it!
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people of any community.
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
