Charging and Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Perform threat modeling and security risk assessments for EVSE and energy infrastructure products .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeMichigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in threat modeling, security risk assessments, and the development of security requirements for electric vehicle charging protocols. Proficient in securing embedded systems and IoT devices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls throughout the product lifecycle.

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Threat ModelingSecurity Risk AssessmentEmbedded Systems SecurityISO 15118 ProtocolNetworked Systems Communication

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Hard Skills

Security Requirements DevelopmentFirmware AnalysisC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingVulnerability ManagementSecurity Control DevelopmentDesign Validation MethodologiesEngineering Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

HSMTEESecure BootMQTTTLSREST APIsOCPPOCPIISO 21434NIST SP 800-213

Industry Keywords

IoT DevicesAutomotive SystemsIndustrial Control SystemsSmart GridsCybersecurity Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityIoTPythonTCP/IPC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform threat modeling and security risk assessments for EVSE and energy infrastructure products
Develop and validate security requirements for charging-related protocols, including ISO 15118, OCPP, and OCPI
Secure V2G and V2H communication pathways
Review, develop, and maintain security requirements and Design Validation Methodologies for EV charging and energy infrastructure products
Develop security controls and mitigations for risks found in embedded components
Work with hardware vendors, internal product teams, and internal cloud teams to ensure end-to-end security in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem
Investigate and resolve complex security issues across hardware, firmware, and communication layers
Research emerging threats to smart grids and IoT energy devices
Communicate high-level design and low-level security details at working and management levels
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into development and manufacturing processes
Partner with product teams during innovation and sourcing of new products and features to perform threat modeling and develop integrated security controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
5+ years of experience securing embedded systems, IoT devices, automotive systems, or Industrial Control Systems
3+ years of experience with networked systems and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular)
Ability to develop and maintain engineering documentation including security requirements, specifications, and test plans
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with secure charging implementations and protocols, including ISO 15118, OCPP, and PKI
Experience with hardware security features such as HSM, TEE, and secure boot for embedded IoT devices
Experience with coding for security tool development and firmware analysis, including C, C++, Python, or Go
Experience securing cloud-connected systems and communication interfaces, such as MQTT, TLS, or REST APIs
Familiarity with industry cybersecurity and grid standards, including ISO 21434, NIST SP 800-213, and NIST XFC Cybersecurity
Familiarity with security risk assessment and quality methodologies, including TARA, FMEA, and DVP&R
Experience with vulnerability management tooling and processes
Knowledge of Ford's internal engineering systems and energy services requirements
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time