Lucid motors

Embedded Security Engineer

Southfield, MI Full Time
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking Embedded Security Engineer.  This position requires an experienced professional with a proven track record of cyber security development achievements.  Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 
 
The Role: 

  • Contribute to Embedded Security requirements, design and test specifications 
  • Implement production quality software components according to specifications 
  • Work jointly with internal development teams to review application code and refine security posture 
  • Communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical teams 

Qualifications: 

  • 3+ years of Embedded Systems Engineering, Product Security and/or Hardware Security related experience 
  • Expertise working in Embedded Security 
  • Experience in ARM Trust Zone and Trusted Execution Environment 
  • Experience in Secure Boot and Secure Storage 
  • Excellent Embedded System programming in C 
  • Experience in a fast-moving startup environment 
  • Extensive work experience in design and development of Cyber Security methodologies and comply to Security standards 
  • In-depth technical knowledge of cryptography hardware, key management and certificate management 
  • Extensive integration/porting experience in Hardware Security Modules 
  • Strong Linux fundamentals 
  • Able to bring Security aspects in product development life cycle 
  • Demonstrable proficiency with one or more programming languages (C/C++ etc) 
  • Strong understanding of network concepts including TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP and TLS, DDoS detection/prevention, Intrusion detection and prevention 
  • Experience in Agile development environment 
     

Advantageous: 

  • Automotive Security 
  • Android Security knowledge
  • Understanding of SELinux
  • Experience with Automotive communication protocols would be a plus
  • Experience with socket programming is desirable
  • Expertise in assessing RTOS-based systems for security vulnerabilities
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and their applications in embedded systems
  • Familiarity with hardware security concepts, including SE and HSM
  • Experience with secure vehicle diagnostics (JTAG, SSH, ADB) with debug authentication and access controls
  • Automotive ECU architecture knowledge
  • Experience using tools and frameworks for embedded security assessments

 

Education Requirements: 

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering or related technical engineering field is required.
 
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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