MCI is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader. Products include the luxury J-Series (an industry best-seller for over a decade), the workhorse D-Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™ and MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE™. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited MCI Academy. Further information is available at www.mcicoach.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
As Engineering Lead – Vehicle Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight to on-going vehicle design and product development as it pertains to the on-going implementation and establishment of vehicle cybersecurity best practices within the New Flyer and MCI business units. Reporting to the Chief Engineering Manager of Regulatory Compliance and Functional Safety, you will provide support to the establishment of key deliverables for the creation of our initial cybersecurity roadmap and future on-going maintenance of procedures and processes that will ultimately help to develop and implement our vehicle cybersecurity to be in line with ISO 21434 standards as well as other cybersecurity features as needed and identified for both internal and external customer requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Support Engineering activities to ensure new product lines are developed and tested to comply to established NFI Group cybersecurity processes and procedures. Assist Engineering teams in formulating plans, item definitions and requirements to support vehicle cybersecurity initiatives. Serve as a subject matter expert leading the development of project-based cybersecurity requirements and implementation of vehicle cybersecurity plans. Undertake cybersecurity activities in the development phases of the security lifecycle and the Engineering Product Development process.Collaborate with engineering design teams to deliver cyber security work products while also providing assistance, guidance, and support to ensure they are actioned.Lead maintenance of the Cyber Security Management system on behalf of Engineering and supports similar activities across our various departments.Work with Chief Engineering Manager-Regulatory and Functional Safety to initiate and conduct production vehicle cybersecurity audits.Review the security compliance and alignment with customer and suppliers.Provide training/coaching for cybersecurity processes, procedures and practices.Coordinate cross-functional reviews for the resolution of cybersecurity issues.Work with sales team to ensure cybersecurity product integrity is maintained for customer requirements, approving new or significant contract content or update requests that may impact our cybersecurity product risks.Participate in hiring, development, mentoring and monitoring of employees.Establish effective communication, cooperation, and information flow.Interact with vendors and customers on cybersecurity related issues as needed.Participate in Engineering and Leadership meetings to review departmental issues.Develop documents and maintain meeting architecture for regular item reviews.Report weekly on status including completed and outstanding work.Guide the development, design, & testing of cybersecurity critical systems/controls.Support establishing new engineering processes and procedures, tools and documentation based upon implementing ISO21434 Cybersecurity.Provide Engineering support where required to vehicle cybersecurity incidences and incidence response plans should they occur
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Relevant degree or similar technical qualifications as they pertain to vehicle cybersecurity or cybersecurity best practices in general.At least 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity applications in the areas of electrical/electronic systems, preferably in vehicle-based applications.Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronics architecture including the communication networks and diagnostic protocols.Familiar with regulations/standards (SAE/ISO) and associated regulatory frameworks such as ISO/SAE 21434, SAE 3061 and knowledge of UNECE regulations 155 and 156 respectively.Knowledge and experience in cybersecurity engineering, threat analysis, penetration testing and risk assessment.Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Knowledge of authentication and encryption techniques.Knowledge/experience in wireless connectivity (4G, 5G, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.).Knowledge of ITxPT architecture, data accessibility and interoperability preferred.Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.Ability to train others.WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
Competitive Wages.A continuous learning environment.Ability to advance your career with a growing company.Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.