DESCRIPTION

The PCS Engineer - Automotive Security Verification & Validation role at Cummins is a specialized, product-focused position dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of Cummins' automotive electronic and electrical systems. This position involves translating security requirements into rigorous verification and validation (V&V) activities, including security testing, troubleshooting, and compliance documentation, with a strong focus on standards and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive cybersecurity, embedded systems, and V&V processes, working collaboratively across departments to ensure secure, high-quality automotive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification & Validation : Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to verify and validate embedded security solutions in automotive systems.
• Troubleshooting : Identify and resolve issues that could impact product quality, ensuring systems are robust and secure.
• Compliance : Ensure security implementations meet ISO 21434, AIS 189, AIS 190, and other relevant automotive cybersecurity standards.
• Data Analysis : Evaluate validation test data to confirm systems or processes meet established validation criteria.
• Security Testing : Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security audits on embedded automotive systems.
• Risk Management : Perform risk assessments and threat analyses to detect vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Documentation : Maintain thorough documentation, including test plans, results, and security compliance reports.
• Collaboration : Coordinate with software developers, systems engineers, and quality assurance teams to ensure effective security integration.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with industry cybersecurity trends and integrate new methods to enhance security V&V processes.

• Strong understanding of automotive domain security concepts, end-to-end workflows, and communication protocols (UDS/CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in embedded systems programming (C/C++, Python) and knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO 21434, AIS 189, and AIS 190 standards, as well as vulnerability testing and static code analysis.
• Experience with automotive security testing, including intrusion and tamper detection mechanisms, and embedded system implementations in ECM development.
• Basic understanding of cloud services, API security, and vehicle control module interactions for secure data handshakes.
• Knowledge of the "V" model and sprint work models, along with familiarity with ISO 26262.

• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills to address complex security challenges effectively.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Teamwork : Ability to work well in cross-functional teams, building positive relationships with colleagues across departments.
• Attention to Detail : Precision in all work aspects, ensuring thoroughness in testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Prioritization : Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Integrity : High ethical standards and commitment to cybersecurity compliance.

• Mechatronics Systems Design : Applies expertise in electronic hardware and interconnections to control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Machine Integration and Optimization : Combines subsystems to deliver optimal outputs and resolve technical issues using proven troubleshooting techniques.
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance : Identifies and mitigates potential failure modes to enhance product reliability.
• Verification and Validation Management : Develops validation plans, negotiates requirements, and verifies product capabilities through testing.
• Systems Requirements Engineering : Translates stakeholder needs into actionable, verifiable requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Systems Thinking : Analyzes system interactions to optimize performance and predict behavior.
• Cross-Functional Design Integration : Effectively communicates design capabilities to meet cross-functional requirements.
• Technical Documentation : Clearly documents technical findings and recommendations to enable

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years in automotive cybersecurity or embedded systems security, preferably with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.