Smart Antenna & Telematics

Project: Architectural Design of Smart Antenna & Telematic Control Unit (Tier 1 Supplier)

Challenge / Problem Statement
The client required the complete system architectural design of a Smart Antenna and Telematic Control Unit from scratch. Key challenges included:

• Defining both static and dynamic system architecture with complex hardware-software interfaces
• Developing a flexible Core Product Platform capable of handling variants and configurations (150% approach)
• Aligning multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, cybersecurity) around a unified architecture
• Ensuring compliance with security standards (ISO 21434) and managing cross-cutting concerns (diagnostics, power management, etc.)

Key Achievements

• Developed core product platform using the “150% approach” and configuration management.
• Enhanced cross-department processes and technical work products through coaching and methodology introduction.
• Ensured alignment between hardware, software, and cybersecurity requirements for certification readiness.

Methodology / Process / Action Taken

1. System Architecture Initiation & Definition

• Created static design elements including internal/external interfaces and components.
• Developed dynamic design from use case analysis to function design using model-based techniques.
• Supported team members to define product features, development roadmaps, and alignments with hardware and software architectures.

2. Core Product Platform & Variant Management

• Developed Core Product Platform using 150% approach with Variant Tree analysis and configuration management.
• Delivered architectural design documentation using Enterprise Architect and Polarion Livedocs under Agile framework.

3. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration & Security Integration

• Coordinated closely with Cybersecurity Manager to define Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) prerequisites per ISO 21434.
• Incorporated cybersecurity, CAN bus, diagnostics, error detection, scheduling, memory, power management, and variant management into system design.