Senior Software Engineer – Functional Safety & Cybersecurity

MTCA supports software application deliveries for North American OEM customers from Plymouth, Michigan (hybrid). In this Senior Software Engineer role, you will coordinate development activities with a focus on Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) compliance, helping program teams deliver to customer expectations.

You will serve as a customer-facing technical interface, combining program execution with compliance monitoring, technical reviews, and risk mitigation across global engineering and supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for customers on software-related Functional Safety and Cybersecurity topics.
• Lead technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.
• Analyze OEM requirements and develop implementation, compliance, and delivery plans.
• Communicate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and technical issues to management and customers.
• Monitor software development activities to support compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, ASPICE, and customer-specific requirements.
• Track Functional Safety and Cybersecurity work products, milestones, and deliverables across the development lifecycle.
• Review safety and cybersecurity requirements, implementation status, verification activities, and compliance documentation.
• Support cybersecurity work including secure boot, secure flashing, HSM integration, key management, and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate safety and cybersecurity assessments, audits, and customer reviews.
• Review software architecture, design documentation, test results, and implementation plans.
• Participate in design reviews, software reviews, and technical risk assessments.
• Ensure software development aligns with Mobis development processes, quality standards, and ASPICE requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving using structured methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis, including corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and validation teams to drive successful execution.
• Coordinate technical activities across global development centers and external suppliers.
• Drive issue resolution and track action items through closure.

Requirements

• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and managing technical communications.
• Knowledge of embedded software development processes and software lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including Secure Boot, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Flashing, PKI/KMS and key provisioning, and secure communications.
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape) and automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and XCP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical project leadership.
• Strong understanding of automotive Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards, including ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155 / R156, and ASPICE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrification products such as Battery Management Systems (BMS), On-Board Chargers (OBC), DC-DC Converters, and Traction Inverters.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, and Codebeamer.
• Understanding of software architecture and AUTOSAR-based systems.
• Experience with embedded C software development.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Tools and Technologies

• Standards: ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155, UN ECE R156, ASPICE
• Verification/Requirements: DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer
• Communication and engineering tools: CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, XCP
• Cybersecurity: Secure Boot, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Flashing, PKI/KMS, key provisioning, secure communications
• Methods: 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis
• Architecture: AUTOSAR

Work Location, Schedule, and Travel

• Location: Plymouth, MI (hybrid)
• Typical work week: 45 hours/week
• Hours: flexible; typical day starting 7am–9am, M–F
• Travel: occasional international travel; frequent local travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Office work in a typical interior environment without hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Immigration Sponsorship and Accessibility

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. If you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future, do not apply, including direct company sponsorship and work authorization that requires a written submission or other immigration support.

Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. For assistance or accommodation during the process, contact [email protected].

Equal Opportunity

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company provides equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, subject to applicable rules.