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QA Validation Specialist 100% Remote

Apetan ConsultingUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This fully remote QA Validation Specialist role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability research within a dynamic and growing company. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in automotive embedded systems, IoT, or specialized hardware and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge security initiatives. Apply now to join a collaborative team and advance your career in a flexible, remote setting.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
23 hours ago
5GEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningScikit-learnC++IoTPenetration TestingPyTorchPythonTensorFlow

Job Description

QA Validation Specialist 100% Remote 

Must Have:

  1. 3+ years of hands-on Penetration Testing experience focused on Automotive Embedded Systems, IoT Devices, or Specialized Hardware
  2. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
  3. Vulnerability Research and Reverse Engineering experience
  4. Embedded Security Testing and Fuzzing experience
  5. Experience testing automotive embedded targets including ECUs, gateways, vehicle computers, digital clusters, and connected vehicle platforms
  6. Automotive communication protocols:
    • CAN / CAN-FD
    • Automotive Ethernet
    • SOME/IP
    • DoIP
    • LIN
    • FlexRay
  7. Wireless Security Testing experience:
    • Bluetooth / BLE
    • Wi-Fi (802.11)
    • LTE / 5G
    • NFC
    • UWB
    • RF / Keyless Entry Systems
  8. Firmware Extraction and Reverse Engineering
  9. Hardware-Level Security Testing
  10. Python and C/C++ programming experience
  11. Experience with Automotive Cybersecurity standards:
    • ISO/SAE 21434
    • UNECE WP.29 R155
    • MITRE ATT&CK
  12. Strong understanding of Automotive E/E Architectures
  13. Experience developing comprehensive penetration testing reports and remediation recommendations

Strong Pluses:

  1. AI/ML-driven Security Testing
  2. AI-enhanced Fuzzing and Vulnerability Discovery
  3. Adversarial Machine Learning experience
  4. TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn experience
  5. RTOS experience:
    • QNX
    • VxWorks
    • AUTOSAR OS
  6. Automotive Linux experience
  7. Microcontroller expertise:
    • Infineon AURIX
    • Renesas RH850
    • ARM Cortex-R/M
  8. Hardware Security Modules (HSM/SHE)
  9. SDR Experience:
    • HackRF
    • USRP
  10. Advanced Reverse Engineering using IDA Pro
  11. Fault Injection and Side-Channel Analysis
  12. Advanced Security Tools:
  • Vector CANoe
  • CANalyzer
  • Vehicle Spy
  • Wireshark
  • Burp Suite
  • GNU Radio
  • Binwalk

Preferred Certifications:

  • OSCP
  • OSCE
  • OSWE
  • GXPN
  • eCPTX
  • Automotive Security Certifications
  • IoT Security Certifications

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Highly technical Automotive Penetration Tester with proven experience identifying vulnerabilities in vehicle ECUs, gateways, high-performance vehicle computers, digital clusters, and connected vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise across offensive security, fuzzing, reverse engineering, automotive networks, hardware security, and vulnerability research. Experience supporting software-defined vehicles, connected vehicle ecosystems, and emerging AI-driven security methodologies is highly preferred.

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