Senior Embedded Engineer, Cybersecurity
Caterpillar3 days ago
Irving, TX, USASenior
Base Salary
$128k - $193k/yr
Responsibilities
- 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 vehicle devices.
- Translate cybersecurity issues, business risks, and technical findings into actionable recommendations and remediation strategies.
- Diagnose and resolve embedded Ethernet and IP networking issues using Linux networking utilities, iptables, packet capture, and Wireshark.
- Support internal and third-party risk assessments and help develop risk treatment plans with cross-functional teams.
- Lead complex technical work and communicate risks and remediation actions to engineering, product, and cybersecurity stakeholders.
Requirements
- 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 in Linux and BusyBox environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for 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.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical work and communicating risks and remediation actions.
- Knowledge of software development, requirements analysis, system testing, technical troubleshooting, analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health lifestyle programs, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Career development, incentive bonus, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
- Full-time onsite work five days per week at the Irving, Texas office, up to 10% travel, and domestic relocation assistance.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and services construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for infrastructure, resource, and energy customers. The public company, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, sells primarily through an independent worldwide dealer network and provides equipment financing. It operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, with shares traded on the NYSE and Euronext Paris.