Objective
To deliver comprehensive system testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation services that ensure functionality, reliability, and performance of automotive ECUs before production release — helping OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers achieve zero-defect software delivery.
Solution & Approach
Requirement Analysis & Configuration
- Analyzed system and functional requirements from OEM specifications and derived test scenarios accordingly.
- Prepared test specifications, traceability matrices, and test data configurations in compliance with project standards.
- Configured HIL benches using dSPACE and third-party hardware for ECU-level validation.
Network Management and Development
- Implemented automated test sequences for ECU communication over CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet networks.
- Validated network diagnostics, signal timing, and fault handling under real-time conditions.
- Ensured synchronization between multiple ECUs during gateway and power management tests.
Memory and Bootloader Integration
- Performed bootloader validation including flashing, rollback, and recovery procedures.
- Tested memory management functionalities such as EEPROM writes, retention, and data recovery after power cycles.
- Verified OTA update stability through HIL simulation under controlled fault conditions.
Security Enhancement
- Conducted cybersecurity validation for ECUs with cryptographic modules.
- Simulated attack scenarios to test secure diagnostics, authentication, and encrypted communication.
- Ensured adherence to ISO 21434 and OEM cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Testing and Validation
- Executed functional, regression, performance, and stress testing using automated frameworks.
- Utilized Python and CAPL scripts for test automation and reporting.
- Integrated Continuous Testing with CI/CD pipelines for iterative software verification.
Impact
- Improved test coverage and traceability across all ECU functional areas.
- Reduced manual test effort by 50% through automation and reusable HIL frameworks.
- Enhanced software stability and performance, minimizing post-deployment issues.
- Supported multiple OEM programs achieving ASPICE and ISO 26262 certification readiness.
Tech Stack
- CAPL
- dSPACE
- Python
- MATLAB/Simulink
- HIL Benches
- ISO 26262
- ISO 21434
- CAN
- FlexRay
- Ethernet
- IBM DOORS
- Jenkins
- PTC Integrity
