Upfitter Vehicle Module RFP Design
DDI consulted on an RFQ‑focused development effort for an automotive OEM evaluating a next‑generation Upfitter Vehicle Module (UVM). As part of the proposal, DDI assisted in defining the architectural and detailed design of a UVM module that aligned with the OEM’s verification strategy and long‑term platform roadmap.
During technical scoping, DDI factored in the NXP S32K Arm Micro and the NXP S32 SDK to ensure the design matched device capabilities, peripheral requirements, and available middleware. The software concept also factored in C/C++ to meet real‑time constraints and integrate cleanly with existing toolchains. Because the OEM was exploring future‑ready platforms, the proposal additionally factored in Adaptive AUTOSAR for service‑oriented communication and scalable software deployment.
Safety and security were central to the concept. The design factored in ISO‑26262 safety‑critical requirements, including ASIL considerations, safety mechanisms, and traceability expectations. To support secure operation, the architecture integrated HSM‑level security for trusted boot, key protection, and authenticated communication.
The communication strategy incorporated vehicle CAN and LIN busses to maintain compatibility with legacy ECUs while supporting migration to newer architectures. DDI also assisted in generating the module BOM and project timeline, ensuring component selections, cost expectations, and development milestones aligned with the OEM’s production cadence.
As the RFQ progressed, DDI assisted in the RFQ technical review presentation, helping articulate the proposed architecture, safety approach, security model, and development plan to engineering and procurement teams. The final package delivered a cohesive, technically grounded proposal positioned for successful evaluation.
Aligned device, software, and AUTOSAR requirements to create a scalable, future‑ready embedded platform.
The concept integrated ISO‑26262 safety measures and HSM‑based security to ensure trusted, resilient system operation.
Helped deliver a clear, technically grounded RFQ presentation that effectively communicated the architecture, safety, security, and development plan for successful evaluation.