Automotive and Off-Road
Destination reached
Vehicle travel is transforming at a rapid pace, from improved inter-vehicle connectivity to autonomous driving. What’s more, with ever-more connected vehicles comes ever-greater cyber security threats.
At Critical Software, we’re always ready to go the extra mile. Our hands-on approach allows us to dive into your project, to understand the nuts and bolts – essentially, to gain an in-depth comprehension of what makes you and your vehicle tick. Industry-leading expertise and experience converge perfectly when it comes to scoping and implementing your project.
Possessing the necessary skills and experience, we understand that the tech side of things is just one cog in the machine. Developing next-generation high-integrity systems, accounting for safety and security, is at the heart of what we do. Our ability to offer full life cycle development conforming to international safety standards, from initial requirements to validation testing, will give you peace of mind that your project is in safe hands as we drive you towards your destination with innovation.
CI/CD Pipelines
- Design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable software releases.
- Automation of build, testing, and deployment processes to reduce manual effort and minimise errors, including the generation of safety and compliance artefacts.
- Customisation of pipelines to meet automotive software needs, ensuring smooth and consistent delivery.
Automated Testing and Integration
- Focus on automated testing throughout the CI/CD pipeline.
- Early defect detection, fast feedback loops, and improved software quality.
- Integration of various testing tools for comprehensive validation, including unit, integration, system, hardware-in-the-loop, performance, and stress testing.
Optimised Workflow Integrations
- Efficient and reliable communication between development tools and systems.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance team collaboration.
Hardware/Model/Software-in-the-Loop (HIL/MIL/SIL) Testing
- Advanced HIL, MIL, and SIL testing in simulated environments.
- Early validation stages for rigorous functionality and integration testing.
- Verification of software interactions with simulated vehicle components.
Software/System Validation Facility (SVF)
- Proven system for HIL, MIL, and SIL testing.
- Simulators and emulators for ECUs and other relevant software.
- Supports both on-site and remote validation activities.
Testing and Reporting (Automated & Manual)
- Comprehensive testing services, ranging from manual exploratory testing to automated regression testing.
- Efficient, traceable testing with automated reports for platforms like Jira.
- Clear insights and seamless integration into the development workflow.
- Safety and Cybersecurity Assessments: Evaluation of current safety and cybersecurity measures, identifying areas for improvement.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 26262 for functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 for cybersecurity.
- Secure Development Practices: Integrating security by design into development processes, including performing static analysis and rigorous testing to ensure all safety requirements are met.
We assess and enhance safety protocols, ensuring that systems meet the highest safety and security standards. Our teams perform comprehensive assessments to identify vulnerabilities and deliver actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
Our expertise also extends to risk management, data governance, and compliance with global automotive safety and cybersecurity legislation. We ensure that vehicles are not only innovative but also safe and secure.
- Development and maintenance of in-vehicle systems, including audio, infotainment, entertainment, and network solutions.
- Integration of Android Auto to enhance driver and passenger experience and connectivity.
- Implementation and maintenance of the SOME/IP protocol within COVESA.
- AUTOSAR (Adaptive) architecture for scalable and flexible software solutions.
- RTOS expertise: QNX, VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, FreeRTOS, RTEMs, and XLuna
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, improving connectivity and safety.
- Optimisation of instrument cluster boot time for faster and more efficient system startup.
- Solutions for remote diagnostics, updates, and data management.
- Tool qualification to ensure software reliability and performance.
