Graduate Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Mobility Cyber Labs Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

Company Description

Mobility Cyber Labs is a fast growing specialist company dedicated to mobility cybersecurity, established in 2024 with offices in the UK and Japan. We work with global automotive OEMs and suppliers to secure next generation vehicles and mobility solutions through cybersecurity-by-design, testing and validation, competitive benchmarking and cutting edge research.

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for
graduate engineers
with backgrounds in
Cybersecurity, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science or related disciplines
who want to build a career in automotive cybersecurity.

In this hands-on engineering role, you will learn and apply cybersecurity testing, research, and security engineering techniques to evaluate and strengthen the resilience of next-generation vehicle technologies.

You will work on systems including:

  • Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Connectivity modules (BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular, etc.)
  • Mobile applications
  • Software-defined vehicles
  • Cloud/backend platforms

You will help deliver practical, actionable recommendations to global automotive clients through assessments, reports and workshops.

The Role

This is a predominantly
lab-based, hands-on technical role
, with opportunities to develop deep expertise in automotive security. Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in planning and executing automotive penetration testing projects.
  • Supporting benchmarking of vehicle components, systems and whole vehicles.
  • Developing cybersecurity proof-of-concepts and automation scripts.
  • Contributing to TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment) and technical research.
  • Learning to use professional tools for hardware, software, and network security testing.
  • Opportunities for overseas travel to client sites or partner labs.

You will receive mentorship and ongoing training as you grow into the role.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for motivated graduates who are:

  • Curious and eager to learn new technologies.
  • Strong communicators (written and verbal).
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.
  • Passionate about cybersecurity, embedded systems, or automotive technology.

Essential Background (Graduate Level)

We do not expect you to know everything on day one, but you should have a strong technical foundation in
cybersecurity, electronics or computer science
and familiarity with some of the following:

  • Coursework or projects involving embedded systems, IoT, automotive, or cybersecurity.
  • Exposure to networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model).
  • Understanding of Linux environments and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Basic familiarity with communication interfaces such as USB, BLE, Wi-Fi or cellular.
  • Coursework, personal projects, or lab experience in:

penetration testing

reverse engineering

firmware/software security

mobile or web application development/testing

Strong interest in hands-on work with hardware and software is important.

What We Offer

  • Direct involvement in cutting-edge automotive cybersecurity projects.
  • Training, mentorship and clear development pathways.
  • Opportunity to work with global OEMs and suppliers.
  • A chance to influence new security solutions in a rapidly evolving domain.
  • A collaborative and innovative start-up environment.

Applications

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter to

.

Mobility Cyber Labs is an equal opportunities employer.

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