Lead Engineer - Software and Cyber Security
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (company site, opens in a new tab)7–9 yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 18–28 LPA
Posted on 16 Sept
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About This Role
- Lead cybersecurity engineering for safety-critical powertrain ECUs including Engine ECU, VCU, MCU, BMS, HCU, OCDC, ensuring protection against cyber threats throughout product lifecycle.
- Define and review test requirements, secure architectures, and lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) as per ISO/SAE 21434 for powertrain systems.
- Coordinate cybersecurity activities across system, software, hardware, validation teams and lead compliance with UNECE R155/R156, AIS 189/190 and alignment with ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
Minimum Requirements
- 7-9 years of experience in automotive embedded or powertrain systems.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or Cyber Security.
- Expertise in powertrain control systems, real-time embedded software, CAN/CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS communication interfaces, and cryptography fundamentals including PKI and key management.
- Experience with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156, AIS 189/190 cybersecurity standards, and OTA/FOTA security.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced technical leader with strong ownership in automotive cybersecurity for powertrain ECUs with proven ability to drive cross-functional coordination and compliance.
- Deep domain expertise in powertrain ECU development lifecycle and integrated knowledge of cybersecurity controls, risk assessment, and incident management in safety-critical automotive environments.
- Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers, defining secure architectures, and aligning cybersecurity with functional safety standards.