Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer (Contract)

Location: Preston Area - Hybrid

Rate: Up to £475 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract Length: Initial 12 Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer to support a major Embedded systems programme within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in cybersecurity engineering activities across complex vehicle platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) for Embedded systems and electronic control units.
• Define and document cybersecurity requirements and technical specifications.
• Produce high-quality engineering documentation to support compliance and assurance activities.
• Define cryptographic service requirements for Embedded platforms.
• Support cybersecurity activities throughout the product development life cycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, software and systems teams across multiple locations.
• Contribute to programme delivery, ensuring milestones are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Support technical reviews, audits and cybersecurity governance activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience within automotive or Embedded systems cybersecurity engineering.
• Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience performing Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA).
• Strong understanding of Embedded system architectures and vehicle communication networks.
• Experience defining cybersecurity requirements and security controls.
• Ability to produce detailed technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within safety-critical or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with cryptographic services and secure communications.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance and audit activities.
• Knowledge of requirements management and technical documentation platforms.
• Exposure to connected, autonomous or intelligent Embedded systems.