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Torc Robotics

Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity

Ann Arbor, MI

$56 - $68.75/hr

... cryptographic key management, and secure communication protocols). * Supplier Collaboration ... Ensure engineering activities align with industry cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/SAE 21434 ...

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Torc Robotics

Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

... cryptographic key management, and secure communication protocols). * Supplier Collaboration ... Ensure engineering activities align with industry cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/SAE 21434 ...

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Stellantis

ECU Firmware Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software ... Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic ...

Aptiv

Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

... of cryptographic libraries/protocol stacks, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering * 5+ years' experience with C, assembly (ARM, MIPS, RISC-V, Intel x86_64, proprietary architectures, etc ...

Stellantis

ECU Firmware Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software ... Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for cryptographic engineer in Michigan is $83,495.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $101,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a cryptographic engineer do?

A cryptographic engineer designs, develops, and implements encryption algorithms and security protocols to protect data confidentiality and integrity. They analyze cryptographic systems, stay updated on security vulnerabilities, and often work with programming languages like C or Python, as well as cryptography tools and standards. Their work is essential in securing communications, financial transactions, and sensitive information across various industries.

What are some common challenges faced by cryptographic engineers when implementing new encryption protocols in a production environment?

Cryptographic Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility with existing systems, maintaining performance while integrating robust security measures, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. Implementing new protocols may also require extensive testing to avoid vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards. Effective collaboration with software developers and IT teams is crucial to ensure seamless deployment and minimize potential disruptions to business operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cryptographic engineer?

To thrive as a Cryptographic Engineer, you need a deep understanding of mathematics, cryptographic algorithms, and computer science, typically supported by a relevant degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with cryptographic libraries, security protocols, programming languages like C/C++ or Python, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills set standout professionals apart in this role. These competencies are essential to design, implement, and maintain secure systems that protect sensitive data and ensure organizational trust.
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Infographic showing various Cryptographic Engineer job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,495 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Back-end Software Development Engineer

FastTek

Allen Park, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Back-end Software Development Engineer #1058217
Position Description:
  • The Product Cybersecurity PKI & Key Mgmt Security Services team generates, distributes, stores, and manages lifecycle for the cryptographic keys and certificates in the vehicle product ecosystem.
  • This includes developing and maintaining in-house APIs and web services to provide confidentiality, integrity and authenticity protection for various use cases and features in the product ecosystem.
  • We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer specializing in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure API services to own the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical cryptographic systems.
  • You will design, build, deploy, and maintain high-assurance PKI and security service APIs that power certificate issuance, lifecycle management, revocation, and integration for the connected vehicle product ecosystem.
  • Employees in this job function develop and maintain the back-end/ server-side parts of an application, typically consisting of APIs, databases and other services containing business logic.
  • They work with various languages and tools to create and maintain services on-prem or in the cloud.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with customers to understand their use-cases and requirements
  • Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, and technologies
  • Align with architecture guidelines for unified and coherent approach to development
  • Design, develop, and deliver new code using various tools, languages, frameworks, and technologies
  • Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages like Java, Python, C#, etc.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user interface elements and with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.
  • Manage application deployment to the cloud or on-prem, health and performance monitoring, security hardening and disaster recovery for deployed applications
  • Manage data storage and retrievals in applications by utilizing database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
  • Promote improvements in programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
  • Optimize back-end infrastructure and deployment practices to improve application resiliency and reliability
  • Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization

Skills Required:
  • Software Testing, PostgreSQL, Computer engineering, Software Development Lifecycle, Software Documentation, Application Development, Bouncy Castle Cryptographic, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, .NET Core, .NET Developer, Cyber Security, C#, Application Testing, Agile Software Development

Skills Preferred:
  • Kubernetes, Technical Communication, Technical Requirements, Technical Documentation, Application Architect, Technical Analysis

Experience Required:
  • Engineer 3 Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang. 6+ years in IT; 4+ years in software engineering/development and secure coding practices using object oriented programming
  • Strong knowledge and applicability of software architecture, development, methodologies and design principles including test-driven development
  • Strong understanding and ability to apply cryptographic algorithms and standards in software, including RSA, ECC, AES, X.509
  • Proven track record of owning customer-facing products from ideation to general acceptance, and flexibility to manage multiple projects and deliverables throughout lifecycle.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Experience Preferred:
  • 2+ years of experience deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes or OpenShift, and managing database instances (SQL Postgres, Redis, MongoDB)
  • 2+ years building, maintaining, and integrating with production PKI systems and supporting cryptographic interfaces.
  • Experience and understanding of industry security standards and applying them in our software solutions and processes, including NIST, OWASP, and relevant ISO and IEEE standards.
  • Strong knowledge and applicability of software architecture, development, methodologies and design principles including test-driven development Familiarity with in-vehicle network architecture, modules, and protocols

Education Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:
  • End-to-End Ownership: Lead the full lifecycle of PKI and Key Management services supporting our vehicle products and ecosystem — lead customer requirements gathering, architecture design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and post-launch support. Design and develop robust, secure, and scalable
  • RESTful APIs and web services for various features and use cases: CRL/OCSP, ACME, Certificate Issuance, message encryption/decryption, software signing, key rotation and certificate lifecycle management, HSM integration with PKCS11. Implement access control methods that enforce least privilege access principles using OAuth or mTLS.
  • Cryptographic Engineering: Implement and harden PKI and key services with deep knowledge of PKI industry standards, X.509, PKCS standards, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and RSA, post-quantum readiness, and hardware security module CSP integration. Apply hybrid encryption techniques with AES.
  • Define and enforce PKI certificate policies and certificate profiles. Infrastructure and CI/CD Integration: Release and Deploy your apps through build server, CI/CD pipeline, and infrastructure involving on-premises and cloud
  • Kubernetes Security & Compliance: Monitor and address findings regularly in code base through SAST, DAST, software quality and security vulnerability scanning. Drive and support testing at each stage of the development process.

Additional Info:
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
  • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
  • Vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
  • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
  • Life Insurance (100% paid)
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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