Job Description

Job Title: Safety Cyber Manager

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Duration: Long Term

Role Overview:

The Safety Cyber Manager is responsible for ensuring that Stellantis automotive programs comply with key standards and regulations, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), and UNECE R155. This role plays a critical part in driving alignment between safety and cybersecurity strategies across vehicle platforms, ensuring risk-based compliance and secure-by-design implementations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and manage Safety & Cybersecurity Plans for assigned programs.
• Ensure full adherence to ISO 26262, ISO 21434, UNECE R155, and internal Stellantis standards.
• Prepare and present Safety Cases and Cybersecurity Cases during reviews and assessments.

2. Risk Management

• Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA).
• Track safety and cybersecurity activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement mitigation measures for identified risks and vulnerabilities.

3. Project Integration

• Coordinate with EE Architecture teams to deploy standardized safety and cybersecurity modules.
• Support integration of safety and cybersecurity concepts into ECU design, system architecture, and vehicle platforms.

4. Technical Leadership

• Guide technical decisions involving safety mechanisms, secure boot, secure updates, PKI, and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Oversee safety validation, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with platform teams, suppliers, certification authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the Cyber Security & Functional Safety (CSFS) group during audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in automotive cybersecurity and functional safety.
• Strong knowledge of:
• ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
• ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity)
• UNECE R155 and CSMS requirements
• Hands-on experience with ECU architecture, OTA/FOTA security, and secure development lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer
• Familiarity with embedded Linux security and EE systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional global projects.

Key Deliverables

• Safety & Cybersecurity Plans and technical opinions at each milestone.
• Comprehensive risk evaluation and compliance documentation.
• Successful completion of internal and external safety/cybersecurity assessments.

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