Cyber Security Engineer - Traction Battery Software i Göteborg

Want to join us on our exciting journey?

Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

About us
At Research & Development, you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people.

Traction Battery Software (TBSW) is a part of the department Battery & Charging Controls. The department commit to deliver products with high quality and with an ownership that lays within the development teams in each Agile Release Train (ART). TBSW’s focus is to deliver a robust Battery SW platform for the next generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles.

What’s in it for you?
To support the new strategy with an aggressive plan for Electrification, Volvo Cars are currently moving to in-house development of key software components of the traction battery management system. In parallel with the innovation of improved functions of the software, there are standards and best practices that we must fulfil to create a safe and secure product, and this is where we need your experience and support.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Battery Management System and Architecture team. In this role, you will be a part of a highly agile and fast-paced team that works to secure that the prerequisites needed for the SW development teams are in place, by guiding them with your expertise in cyber security and perform joint reviews with the teams as well as suppliers.

The team consists of skilled engineers with deep knowledge in different areas such as System Safety, Electronics Engineering, Diagnostics and SW Architecture. The team is defining the functionality and architecture of the SW, setting the framework for the SW development teams to develop and enhance the different functions of the battery. Your role will be to support the implementation of the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) within the ART and guide the organization within CSMS and technical solutions proposed. You will be responsible for the delivery of the work products defined by ISO 21434 and perform the required cybersecurity analysis required on the different levels e.g. TARA, Concept Level and Technical level.  

You and your skills
We expect you to have a degree in computer science or equivalent, with experience in software development and software engineering. You have deep knowledge in cybersecurity standards e.g., ISO 21434, R155, R156 and similar standards, and proven experience/history within the cybersecurity field. Of course, you are also fluent in English (written and spoken).

It is meritorious if you have experience/knowledge from information security standards such as ISO27000. Previous experience/knowledge in functional safety (ISO26262) and the automotive industry in general is also considered a merit. It is also good if you are used to work in an agile/scrum environment.

Do you fit the profile?
You have a positive attitude and focus on possibilities rather than obstacles, and you are structured and possess good documentation skills. Since collaboration, knowledge sharing, and guiding people are key in this role it is important that you enjoy working with others in a team/cross functional environment. You are pro-active and persistent in achieving goals and know when to be flexible to achieve those goals.

Your application

For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager  Anna Niemi at . For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at . Please keep in mind that we apply continuous recruitment process so please send your application and cover letter no later than February 13th, 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be handled due to GDPR.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.