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Sectors/Automotive

Engineering the
Software-Defined Vehicle.

SDV promises are easy. Execution is hard. We bring the engineering rigor that turns ambition into certified, shippable products.

AUTOSARISO 26262ASPICEISO 21434
Industry Context

The SDV Transformation

Software now defines vehicle architecture. These megatrends are reshaping how vehicles are designed and built, and the engineering complexity grows with each of them.

Centralized Compute

Zone architectures replacing 70-150 distributed ECUs with few high-performance computers.

HW-SW Decoupling

Independent hardware and software lifecycles enabling platform reuse across vehicle lines.

Continuous OTA Evolution

Features deployed post-SOP via over-the-air updates, requiring continuous revalidation.

Engineering Reality

Where SDV Programs Stall

The promise of SDV is compelling; the engineering reality is demanding. Programs that underestimate these challenges pay the price in delayed SOPs and failed audits.

Mixed ASIL

Combining safety-critical and non-critical functions on shared compute requires rigorous partitioning.

Timing Constraints

Real-time guarantees must be maintained across virtualized, multi-core environments.

Legacy ECU Integration

Brownfield migration of existing AUTOSAR Classic code to new architectures.

Safety + Security

ISO 26262 meets ISO 21434. Both must be satisfied without compromise.

Toolchain Fragmentation

Disconnected tools (DOORS, Jira, Simulink) creating traceability gaps.

V&V at Scale

Continuous deployment means continuous revalidation. Without automation, your test team becomes the bottleneck.

Most SDV programs stall or fail at this layer.

Our Expertise

Full-Stack SDV Engineering

Four integrated competencies for automotive SDV programs. Each is proven in high-consequence systems and adapted to the specific demands of vehicle software.

Systems Engineering

MBSE-driven architecture for SDV platforms. We design E/E architectures, define zone controller boundaries, and ensure clean HW-SW interfaces.

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Automotive SDV Applications

E/E architecture for centralized compute
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) design
AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive platforms
Requirements engineering with DOORS, Polarion

Embedded Software

Production-grade embedded software development for safety-critical automotive systems, from BSW configuration to application layer implementation.

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Automotive SDV Applications

AUTOSAR BSW integration and configuration
Application software development (C/C++)
Device drivers and HAL development
Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Safety, Security & Quality

ISO 26262 functional safety, ISO 21434 cybersecurity, and ASPICE process maturity, integrated from day one.

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Automotive SDV Applications

HARA and safety concept development
ASIL decomposition and DFA
Cybersecurity TARA per ISO 21434
ASPICE Level 2/3 assessment & improvement

Processes & Toolchains

Unified toolchains that enable traceability, automation, and compliance across the entire development lifecycle.

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Automotive SDV Applications

CI/CD pipelines for embedded software
Automated testing (SIL, HIL, vehicle)
OTA update infrastructure
Multi-tool integration (DOORS, Jira, Simulink)
Development Process

V-Model Development Process

We follow a structured mechatronics development process with clear gates from system requirements through HW/SW integration. Click any phase to see how XWARE supports it.

SystemEngineeringHW and SWEngineeringDR0DR1DR2DR3DR4DR5DR6DR7FunctionSpecificationFunctionArchitectureFunction DevelopmentAcceptanceTest(Function)SystemTestECURequirementsComponent DevelopmentAcceptanceTest ECUASW DevelopmentApplication SW DevelopmentECU TestECU DevelopmentArchitecture(ECU BSW)ECU BSWDevelopmentSW/SWIntegrationTestECU HW DevelopmentHW/SWIntegrationTest (HIL)ECU Test(HIL)

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Engagement Model

Engagement models for automotive programs

We embed with your team or run standalone workstreams, whatever your project needs. Our goal is always knowledge transfer, not dependency.

01

Assess

We analyze your current architecture, processes, and gaps against your targets.

02

Design

We define the solution architecture and implementation roadmap.

03

Execute

We deliver, embedded in your team or as a standalone workstream.

04

Transfer

We ensure your team owns the solution. No vendor lock-in.

What You Get

Audit-Ready Deliverables
Safety cases, traceability matrices, and process evidence that satisfy assessors.
Certification Readiness
Automated workflows that keep evidence complete and current throughout development.
Knowledge Transfer
Your team owns the solution. We build capability, not dependency.

Ready to solve your SDV challenge?

Talk to a senior engineer about your specific context. No sales pitch, just technical clarity on how we can help.

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Track Record

Deployed across multiple SDV programs at OEMs and Tier-1s.

We work with

Chief Engineers (E/E) · Functional Safety Leads · System Architects · QA Directors

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