Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

LUZA Group

Madrid, EShybridPosted Jul 21, 2026
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About the role

Sobre o trabalho Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Madrid, Spain

Work Regime: Full-time | Hybrid/remote

Responsibilities and Tasks

Support the definition, development and implementation of cybersecurity requirements for automotive systems and components, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Ensure the application of ISO/SAE 21434 throughout the relevant phases of the automotive product development lifecycle.

Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessment activities, including Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), identifying potential threats, attack paths and associated risks.

Contribute to the definition and development of cybersecurity concepts, goals and requirements, ensuring their correct implementation and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

Act as a technical interface between Product Compliance, systems, software, hardware and engineering teams, translating cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.

Review system architectures, technical specifications and engineering deliverables from a cybersecurity perspective, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance.

Support the definition and follow-up of cybersecurity mitigation measures and contribute to the resolution of complex cybersecurity-related technical issues.

Participate in technical reviews, cybersecurity assessments and compliance activities, ensuring that project deliverables meet the applicable cybersecurity requirements.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure the consistent integration of cybersecurity requirements into automotive systems and products.

Support the preparation and maintenance of cybersecurity-related technical documentation and evidence required for compliance and assessment activities.

Mandatory Requirements

Degree in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications Engineering or a similar technical field.

At least 5 years of professional experience in the automotive industry.

Professional experience in automotive cybersecurity or cybersecurity engineering applied to embedded automotive systems.

Strong knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and automotive cybersecurity engineering principles.

Experience with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies, particularly Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA).

Good understanding of automotive electrical/electronic architectures, embedded systems and software development processes.

Ability to analyse complex systems and translate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into actionable engineering requirements.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Complementary Requirements

Knowledge of UNECE R155 and automotive Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS) is considered a strong advantage.

Knowledge of UNECE R156 and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) is a plus.

Experience with cybersecurity concepts, cybersecurity requirements, cybersecurity case development and compliance evidence is an advantage.

Knowledge of ISO 26262 and automotive Functional Safety is considered a plus.

Knowledge of ASPICE and AUTOSAR is considered a plus.

Experience with hybrid or electrified powertrains and their electronic architectures is an advantage.

Knowledge of French is considered a plus.

Benefits

Important:

Our company does not sponsor work visas or work permits. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and match the profile requested by our clients will be contacted.

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