Services

HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services

Enabling Software Defined Vehicles

From a Hardware-led Past to a Software-led Future

End-to-End Solutions

 A capable engineering partner across the entire software development lifecycle from architecture design to Post-SOP maintenance.

Breadth in Competencies

Expertise across multiple automotive software domains such as SDV, Cybersecurity, ADAS, Connectivity and Digital Cockpit.

 Resource Scalability

 A skilled technical workforce of more than 1,600 engineers available for scalable deployment, based on our customer’s requirements and constraints.

Multiple Engagement Models

Experience in various engagement models ranging from embedded teams to turnkey solutions.

Car makers are transitioning to Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and are implementing strategic plans to achieve this goal. HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services (AES) has over three decades of experience in Automotive Grade Software Solutions with more than 35 global customers. We offer deep expertise developing onboard and offboard software and leverage HARMAN IP to speed up the development process, supporting our customers in maintaining current business and in transitioning towards SDVs.

Recognition

Certified Embedded Engineering Partner

HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services is now a Certified Embedded Engineering Partner of Vector and part of an elite network of AUTOSAR service providers. Vector is a leading provider of software tools and solutions for embedded software development, focusing on AUTOSAR solutions.

Delivered Next Generation Intelligent Cockpit for European OEM

Successfully delivered Linux-based Program 1 SOP in 2021 and Android-based Program 2 SOP in 2023
Managing multiple supplier ecosystems, including Hardware, SoC, and Software
Complex Nextgen Cockpit involving 2 Hardware variants (High & Mid), 9 Brands globally, and 20 Car lines.

SDV architecture design and consultation for a French OEM

Key focus areas are Cockpit, Cluster, HMI and Camera
Performed gap analysis with respect to legacy architecture.
Improved and maintaining Functional Safety (FuSa) requirement consistency.

Cybersecurity Advisory Services for a Chinese OEM

Supported in aligning their processes, organization, and assets to R155 and ISO 21434
Gathered CSMS status and consulted on Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) process
Cybersecurity engineering and provided support for UNECE R155 compliance

Post SOP Maintenance of In-vehicle Infotainment System IVI for a North America OEM

SW maintenance, releases, and bug fixes to cover warranty/quality issues
Team of cross-functional experts worked on the Maintenance program
Supported multiple freshen up releases
Highly satisfied OEM

Remote Testing of Intelligent Cockpit System for a top Chinese OEM

Leveraged in-house Remote Testing Framework
Generic Instrumentation Kit to test OEM’s Intelligent Cockpit System remotely.
Decouple the tester from the benches – no physical proximity needed.

Connected App for a Japanese OEM

Helped the Indian subsidiary of a large Japanese OEM to launch mobile companion app for their connectivity platform
End- to- End development of including requirements definition, UX, architecture design, technical development, and ongoing support and maintenance more than 500,.000 mobile users

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Delivered Next Generation Intelligent Cockpit for European OEM

Successfully delivered Linux-based Program 1 SOP in 2021 and Android-based Program 2 SOP in 2023
Managing multiple supplier ecosystems, including Hardware, SoC, and Software
Complex Nextgen Cockpit involving 2 Hardware variants (High & Mid), 9 Brands globally, and 20 Car lines.

SDV architecture design and consultation for a French OEM

Key focus areas are Cockpit, Cluster, HMI and Camera
Performed gap analysis with respect to legacy architecture.
Improved and maintaining Functional Safety (FuSa) requirement consistency.

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Cybersecurity Advisory Services for a Chinese OEM

Supported in aligning their processes, organization, and assets to R155 and ISO 21434
Gathered CSMS status and consulted on Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) process
Cybersecurity engineering and provided support for UNECE R155 compliance

Post SOP Maintenance of In-vehicle Infotainment System IVI for a North America OEM

SW maintenance, releases, and bug fixes to cover warranty/quality issues
Team of cross-functional experts worked on the Maintenance program
Supported multiple freshen up releases
Highly satisfied OEM

Remote Testing of Intelligent Cockpit System for a top Chinese OEM

Leveraged in-house Remote Testing Framework
Generic Instrumentation Kit to test OEM’s Intelligent Cockpit System remotely.
Decouple the tester from the benches – no physical proximity needed.

Connected App for a Japanese OEM

Helped the Indian subsidiary of a large Japanese OEM to launch mobile companion app for their connectivity platform
End- to- End development of including requirements definition, UX, architecture design, technical development, and ongoing support and maintenance more than 500,.000 mobile users

Strategic partner in transitioning to next-generation E/E architectures.

Architecture and Advisory

Our Architecture Practice specializes in advanced domain and zonal, system, and software architectures for Software-Defined Vehicles, enabling new business models and a vibrant developer ecosystem.

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Securely Connected Cars and Devices

Cybersecurity

AES offers a variety of innovative cybersecurity services, including threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and secure software development. 

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Bringing Maturity to Software Modernization and Maintenance

Post SOP Maintenance

Global talent pool with experience delivering multiple PSOP engagements. Expertise in defect management, test automation, CI/CD optimization and updates for new features and regulatory requirements.

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Transform SW Platforms into SDV Ready Architectures, Overcoming Limitations of Legacy SW Systems

Software Defined Vehicles

Facilitate E2E software transformation towards SDV architectures. Expertise in virtualization, containerization, runtime orchestration, Cloud-native development and SW refactoring of legacy ECUs.

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Rich Experience in Development and Integration of Onboard and Offboard Software

Software Integrator Services

System and software integrator services for intelligent cockpits and telematics across both onboard and cloud platforms. Backed by a team with expertise in software development and design thinking.

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Efficiently build test frameworks and perform tests on all automotive software applications.

Test as a Service (TaaS)

Advanced testing and certification services and specialized labs for various Automotive domains. Offering test automation frameworks and toolchains for verification and validation.

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More Information

RunTime Software Orchestration

An in-depth look at the orchestration of vehicle software, and the implementation of on-demand features to ensure future revenue streams for OEMs.

Remote Testing: How to Improve Costs and Productivity of Globally Distributed Test Teams

An approach to creating a Remote Test Bench for testing Digital Cockpit Systems.

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HARMAN Ignite Store

Connect with app developers to offer consumers unique in-vehicle digital experiences you can control and monetize.

HARMAN OTA

Securely and efficiently manage in-vehicle software components.

HARMAN Ready Upgrade

Reimagining the Vehicle as a Modern Electronic Device