ISO 26262
Done Right
Functional safety is an engineering discipline, not a documentation exercise.
We help automotive OEMs and suppliers execute ISO 26262 programs with senior engineers who have real delivery experience across electrification, ADAS, and powertrain systems.
Gap Assessments
Evaluate your practices against ISO 26262 and close gaps before audits.
HARA & Safety Concepts
Risk analysis and safety architecture from concept to production.
Certification Support
Safety case preparation and third-party assessment coordination.
When You Need Us
These are the situations that typically bring automotive suppliers and OEMs to us.
OEM Audit Approaching
Your customer requires ISO 26262 compliance evidence. Gaps need to be closed before the next milestone.
New ASIL Project Starting
You're launching a safety-critical product and need to build the right processes from the start.
Gap Closure Before SOP
An existing program has safety gaps that must be resolved before production release.
Supplier DIA Requirements
Your customer has issued a Development Interface Agreement. You need to demonstrate capability.
Team Capacity Shortage
Your engineers are stretched. You need qualified functional safety expertise to augment the team.
Confirmation Review Needed
You require independent safety assessment or confirmation measures before a gate review.
What We Offer
We provide functional safety services across the ISO 26262 lifecycle, from initial assessment through certification.
Assessment & Planning
Understand your current state and define a path forward.
- Gap assessment against ISO 26262
- Safety plan and lifecycle tailoring
- ASIL decomposition strategy
- DIA preparation and negotiation
Safety Analysis & Concept
Execute safety work products from concept through architecture.
- HARA at vehicle and system level
- Functional and technical safety concepts
- FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, dependent failure analysis
- Hardware metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF)
HW/SW Safety Development
Support hardware and software development to ASIL requirements.
- Safety requirements (system, HW, SW)
- Hardware-Software Interface (HSI) specification
- SW architecture and unit design review
- Verification strategy and test specification
Confirmation & Certification
Prepare for and support third-party assessment.
- Functional safety confirmation reviews
- Safety case development
- Supplier audit and assessment
- Certification body interface
Staff Augmentation
Need functional safety capacity? We embed qualified engineers in your team.
Why XWARE
We don't send juniors to solve senior problems.
Senior Engineers
We deploy experienced functional safety professionals, not juniors learning on your program.
Real Delivery Experience
Our team has executed ISO 26262 programs at OEMs and Tier-1s across electrification, ADAS, and powertrain.
Engineering First
We treat functional safety as an engineering discipline, not a documentation exercise.
Practical Approach
We focus on what matters for your program. No over-engineering, no unnecessary process overhead.
Functional Safety Credentials
TÜV SÜD AFSP Certified Engineers
Automotive Functional Safety Professional
A typical safety engagement
We support your program across the ISO 26262 lifecycle, from initial assessment through production release.
Gap Assessment
Evaluate current safety practices against ISO 26262 requirements. Identify gaps in process, documentation, and technical implementation.
Safety Planning
Define safety goals, ASIL levels, and the safety lifecycle tailored to your program. Establish roles, responsibilities, and milestones.
Concept & Architecture
Develop functional and technical safety concepts. Design architectures that support ASIL decomposition and fault tolerance.
Implementation Support
Guide hardware and software development according to safety requirements. Ensure traceability and verification coverage.
Validation & Certification
Prepare safety cases, conduct assessments, and support certification activities with OEMs and third-party assessors.
Gap Assessment
Evaluate current safety practices against ISO 26262 requirements. Identify gaps in process, documentation, and technical implementation.
Safety Planning
Define safety goals, ASIL levels, and the safety lifecycle tailored to your program. Establish roles, responsibilities, and milestones.
Concept & Architecture
Develop functional and technical safety concepts. Design architectures that support ASIL decomposition and fault tolerance.
Implementation Support
Guide hardware and software development according to safety requirements. Ensure traceability and verification coverage.
Validation & Certification
Prepare safety cases, conduct assessments, and support certification activities with OEMs and third-party assessors.
Automotive Projects
We've supported ISO 26262 programs across electrification, ADAS, and powertrain, from OEMs to Tier-2 suppliers.
High Voltage Battery Pack
HARA, functional safety concept at vehicle/system level, supplier DIA management, confirmation reviews, safety case
H₂ Fuel Cell System (150 kW)
Technical safety concept, safety-critical HW/SW follow-up, supplier audit & assessment, safety case
48V Battery Pack with DC/DC
Functional/technical safety concept, HW/SW development follow-up, supplier selection, confirmation reviews
LIDAR/Camera Sensor Fusion
System engineering & safety process deployment, SOTIF analysis, safety analysis for sensor suppliers
Electrification Components
Safety analysis (HARA, FMEA/FTA, FMEDA), safety concept development, HW metrics, supplier monitoring
Power Electronics (Inverter)
FSC/TSC development, hardware safety analysis, FMEDA, confirmation measures, safety case support
Often Combined With
Functional safety is increasingly integrated with these standards. We support cross-domain requirements.
SOTIF (ISO 21448)
For ADAS and autonomous systems
ISO 21434
Security engineering lifecycle
ASPICE
Automotive software process assessment
Tools we work with:
Ready to discuss your program?
Whether you're closing gaps before an audit or starting a new safety-critical development, let's talk.