challenge
One of the world’s largest automotive safety suppliers required engineering support to develop and verify the embedded software for their state-of-the-art automotive radar sensor in compliance with ISO-26262. This technology can potentially save lives by allowing drivers to see other vehicles in all weather conditions, warn drivers of pending hazards and support autonomous driving in real-world scenarios.
solution
For several years, Randstad has provided technical expertise and leadership consultation to support the client’s business leaders, enhance global software development teams and deliver solutions, including:
- optimizing software development plans and strategy for ISO-26262 and ASPICE compliance
- generating functional safety and certification data
- authoring system safety and software requirements
- producing software design and verification artifacts by reverse-engineering code
- bringing software into compliance with MISRA and company standards
- creating a custom automated software build and unit test environment
- providing training and mentoring to their global teams on industry best practices
- delivering training and consulting on model-based development (MBD)
outcome
The experts at Randstad Engineering delivered significant business value by:
- creating a common radar platform for use in multiple applications, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision assist, lane departure warning, blindspot detection and other advanced driver-assistance systems
- integrating legacy software with new hardware platforms
- reducing overall product lifecycle costs
- creating new company standards and processes based on industry best practices
- creating a virtual workforce to partner collaboratively and seamlessly with the client’s global teams
- helping the client develop next-generation software by providing timely access to experienced talent
- enhancing internal processes governing software development operations
Based on the success of this engagement, the automotive safety supplier continues to consult with Randstad Engineering on long-term product planning.
