Entry-Level Engineer - Confidential Client
The Entry-Level Engineer will contribute to the Automated Vehicle Systems team by supporting safety and cybersecurity integration for L4 autonomous vehicle solutions. This role involves collaborating with global teams to develop security requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and assist in software integration and system-level debugging within next-generation vehicle architectures. The position offers an opportunity to influence software security practices in commercial vehicle software development at Confidential Client's Lisle, Illinois design center.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s Automated Vehicle Systems team is hiring an Entry-Level Engineer to support safety and application security integration for ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems (L4 scope). This individual-contributor role works closely with global systems, product owners, software engineering, component groups, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Primary responsibilities:
- Support definition and implementation of safety and security requirements within next‑generation vehicle architecture.
- Partner with global systems, safety, and technical owners to translate product specifications into security and safety requirements.
- Participate in architecture reviews, secure design discussions, and threat modeling sessions.
- Identify security, integration, and reliability risks and recommend mitigations.
- Support diagnostics, secure software updates, APIs, communication services, and secure platform infrastructure.
- Assist with software integration, system‑level debugging, and cross‑functional technical problem solving.
- Contribute to verification and issue resolution during development, validation, and vehicle launch.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.
Work authorization:
- Qualified candidates (excluding current employees) must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee). Confidential Client does not anticipate providing employment‑related sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B) for this role.
Desired Skills & Experience
Ideal candidates will demonstrate some combination of the following:
- Software engineering or software architecture background
- Application or product security experience
- Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
- DevSecOps, CI/CD, and software delivery pipeline knowledge
- Experience with SAST/DAST and vulnerability testing
- Software supply chain / dependency management awareness
- Embedded systems development experience; Linux or Android familiarity a plus
- Experience with API, service‑oriented or distributed system architectures
- Experience with cloud‑connected products, IoT platforms, or automotive/safety‑critical systems
- Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum/SAFe product development environments
Location & Travel
This position is located in Lisle, IL (Confidential Client’s design center). Occasional travel to test facilities, suppliers, and customer sites may be required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD $70,400 — $105,600 per year. Final offer will be based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Confidential Client offers a competitive, market‑based compensation program and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee wellbeing.
Additional Notes
- This role is a full‑time position.
- Candidates who thrive in cross‑functional teams, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to influence software architecture and security practices are encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodations: if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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