Executive Engineer, Vehicle Technology (Cybersecurity)

About the role

This Executive Engineer / Engineer, Vehicle Technology position plays a key role in safeguarding the cybersecurity of vehicles on Singapore's roads. You will contribute to the regulatory oversight, technical audits and compliance assessments of vehicle cybersecurity systems submitted for approval, evaluating technical evidence, conducting structured audits, investigating cybersecurity incidents and carrying out targeted technical checks as part of the vehicle approval process.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory audit assessment: evaluate cybersecurity documentation and test reports against relevant standards, including assessments based on Cybersecurity Assurance Levels (CAL); carry out penetration testing, fuzzing and vulnerability scanning where needed.
• Incident investigation: lead and support investigations of approved vehicles or in-market fleets, analyse technical evidence, assess scope and severity, and determine whether manufacturers have met their regulatory obligations.
• Review of annual reports: assess the completeness and technical rigour of manufacturer cybersecurity annual reports, including test logs and Vehicle Security Operation Centre (vSOC) monitoring data.

Required profile

• Knowledge in information technology, computer security, computer science or another relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in automotive cybersecurity or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities with a proactive approach to collaboration.

Required skills

• Advantageous: familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 27001 and UN Regulations No. 155 and 156.
• Advantageous: embedded security concepts (HSM, Secure Boot, SecOC), vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and their security implications.
• Advantageous: vulnerability assessment techniques such as threat modelling, fuzzing and penetration testing on connected vehicle components.
• Advantageous: technical audit and investigation skills, including reviewing cybersecurity documentation, producing defensible findings and basic digital forensics.