Automotive Security Researcher

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Freelance

18-03-2025

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Automotive Security Researcher
Hybrid - Brussels

As part of our team, you will independently evaluate the security of various products by conducting attacks and reverse engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct hands-on security testing and reverse engineering (black/grey/white box, depending on the project).
Perform vulnerability research on a variety of embedded devices (primarily ARM-based), including automotive-specific components and products.
Conduct security source code reviews, primarily in C/C++.
Develop security assessment tools and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for identified vulnerabilities.
Write clear vulnerability reports and provide guidance to development teams on resolving security issues.
Identify potential threats and weaknesses in products and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
Document findings and knowledge in the form of guidelines, checklists, and examples for development teams.

Required Qualifications:
Proficiency with reverse engineering tools and techniques, including:
Debuggers, decompilers, disassemblers, deobfuscators, static and dynamic binary analysis, binary injection, packet sniffers
Experience in testing automotive products, particularly:
Android Automotive OS, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Qualcomm platforms

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Anti-tamper tools and techniques, hardware attack vectors, malware analysis, cryptography (e.g., RSA, SHA, AES), security architecture for Android/iOS OS, networking protocols, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

If this sounds interesting please apply directly or send your CV to ma@eu-recruit.com.

Key words:
#AutomotiveSecurity #ReverseEngineering #SecurityTesting #Debuggers #Decompilers #PacketSniffers

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