Cybersecurity penetration testing specialist

About the Company What we do - And why! Mobility connects people. People shape mobility. With thousands of professionals worldwide, we develop advanced automotive systems, enabling safe, connected and software-defined vehicles. As vehicle architectures evolve toward higher connectivity, automation and service orientation, cybersecurity becomes a core system property. About the Role We are looking for a Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Specialist to strengthen our cybersecurity team with a focus on offensive security, penetration testing and security validation, while keeping a holistic view on automotive cybersecurity across the full vehicle lifecycle. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, but can also adapt to different project contexts, customers and system scopes, remaining within a coherent cybersecurity technical domain. Responsibilities

Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify threat vectors, support Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) Plan and execute automotive penetration testing on vehicle systems, ECUs and connected services across different E/E domains Perform offensive security testing using black-box, grey-box and white-box approaches Identify and analyze security weaknesses at hardware, firmware and software level, including in-vehicle networks and diagnostic interfaces Translate penetration testing findings into clear technical reports and actionable measures, supporting the integration of security measures into the design and development processes Conduct security gap analysis against automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155) Manage cybersecurity penetration testing activities, coordinating operational level testing engineers to ensure project delivery Stay up to date on automotive cyber threats, attack techniques and testing methodologies, continuously evolving internal capabilities Contribute to a cybersecurity-aware engineering culture through knowledge sharing and technical guidance

Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics, Vehicle Engineering or a related field

Required Skills

Strong background in automotive cybersecurity, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and security validation of embedded systems Solid knowledge of automotive E/E architectures, in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Ethernet), ECU software architectures, diagnostics and flashing mechanisms In-depth understanding of automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155) Hands-on experience in penetration testing, offensive security or security testing, preferably in automotive or embedded environments Ability to operate across multiple cybersecurity activities (penetration testing, TARA, security concept support, verification & validation), adapting to different project contexts Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to document findings and interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with security testing tools, scripting or automation (e.g. Python, fuzzing frameworks) is a plus Project coordination mindset, with strong collaboration skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Familiarity with certification processes & effective engagement with certification authorities Fluent English, German is a plus