Staff Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Staff Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing product security for autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with an accent on threat analysis (TARA), defense-in-depth, and embedded system security. Focus on building security processes from the ground up, ensuring compliance with international standards, and integrating AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Location: On-site in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops leading-edge autonomous UGV technology for defense, focusing on increasing autonomy in complex operating environments.

What you will do

• Define the threat landscape and drive defense-in-depth security across the UGV platform.
• Conduct safety and threat analysis using FMEA/FMECA and TARA to identify vulnerabilities and attack paths.
• Contribute to technical architecture, focusing on security controls, trust boundaries, and safe-state strategies.
• Manage system requirements with full traceability for safety, security, and compliance.
• Define test criteria and oversee fault-injection and penetration testing scopes.
• Manage supply chain security, including SBOM maintenance and CVE tracking for third-party components.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity management and engineering for embedded systems.
• Experience with TARA, attacker modeling, and defense-in-depth for resource-constrained platforms.
• Proficiency in secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices, including static analysis and CI/CD security gates.
• Experience with SBOM management and secure procurement requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with safety, hardware, and software engineering teams.
• Location: Must be based in Munich, Germany (On-site)

Culture & Benefits

• Direct impact by seeing contributions integrated into industrialized products flying in the field.
• Dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with flat hierarchies and continuous learning.
• Flexible work schedules and 30 days of paid annual vacation.
• Monthly lunch budget to promote employee well-being.
• Company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership for access to gyms and sports facilities.