Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity

About the role

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Embedded Product Cybersecurity Software team is looking for a motivated and energetic Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity to develop product cybersecurity solutions and production software for Caterpillar displays, telematics, machines, engines, and autonomy product lines. This hands-on technical leadership role spans early research and use-case development, proof-of-concept creation, vehicle network integration, and delivery of features and processes to product development teams. The role will develop and troubleshoot networking on Linux based embedded devices connected to onboard vehicle Ethernet networks. The Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity will partner across systems, software, component, product, and IT cybersecurity teams to advance secure embedded control systems.

 What You Will Do:

• Lead cybersecurity objectives, compliance activities, and implementation during the New Product Introduction process.
• Develop embedded cybersecurity strategies, network architectures, proof-of-concept solutions, and production-ready software for Linux BusyBox-based devices on onboard vehicle networks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by translating product cybersecurity issues, business risks, and technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and remediation strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve embedded Ethernet and IP networking issues using Linux networking utilities, iptables, packet capture, and protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Support internal and third-party risk assessments and assist risk owners and cross-functional systems teams with risk treatment plans.

What you will have:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Consideration for top candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience developing embedded software in C++, Rust, and Python within Linux and BusyBox development environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their application to embedded control systems and onboard vehicle networks, including ECU boot-level or middleware software.
• Ability to evaluate software and network architecture alternatives, explain design trade-offs, and troubleshoot hardware, software, Ethernet, and IP communications issues using tools such as iptables and Wireshark.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical work and communicating risks and remediation actions to engineering, product, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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