Functional Safety Expertise for Your Projects
Vector supports you throughout the functional safety lifecycle — from process setup and safety analysis to concept development, assessment preparation, SOTIF support and training.
Do you have challenging requirements for functional safety related to software, hardware or systems? Do you have to reliably prove functional safety? Regardless of whether it is automotive, aerospace or systems engineering, functional safety must be developed and validated from the beginning.
Our Services
Vector Consulting Services is your trusted partner for functional safety. We support companies in implementing practical and cost-effective safety processes and methods across the complete development lifecycle.
- Introduction of methods and processes for functional safety based on standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262
- Implementation of focused and cost-effective safety processes
- Interim safety manager support for your company or project
- Review of safety concepts and evaluation of safety-critical systems and components
- Supplier safety assessments and implementation of Development Interface Agreements
- Development, specification and verification of safety requirements
- Safety analysis with methods such as HARA, FMEA, FTA and FMEDA
- SOTIF support for automated and autonomous driving according to ISO 21448
- Coaching on classification and qualification of Vector tools in safety-related projects
- Training and coaching for safety managers and engineers
From Safety Requirements to Reliable Release
With Vector Safety Solutions, we support you in implementing functional safety across the complete development lifecycle, from safety analysis and concept definition to assessment preparation, SOTIF support and team enablement.
- ISO 26262 Implementation: We support the introduction of methods and processes for functional safety based on ISO 26262 and related safety standards. This includes safety engineering, safety management and alignment with Automotive SPICE.
- Safety Analysis: Our experts support safety analyses at ECU, vehicle and system level, including HARA, FMEA, FTA and FMEDA. The results help identify risks, define safety goals and derive suitable safety requirements.
- Safety Concept and Requirements: We help create and review functional safety concepts based on hazard analysis and risk assessment. This includes the definition, specification and verification of safety requirements across system, software and hardware levels.
- Audit and Assessment: Vector supports you with gap analyses, readiness checks and assessments of your safety processes, work products and project evidence. We identify weaknesses and provide clear improvement actions.
- Interim Safety Manager: Our experts can support your project as interim safety managers, helping you introduce and optimize safety management, apply standards efficiently and guide teams through safety-related activities.
- SOTIF Support: We support the implementation of methods and processes for SOTIF according to ISO 21448, including the review of safety-critical systems and components, definition of measures and validation of SOTIF-related risks.
- Training and Coaching: We enable safety managers and engineers with practical training on safety standards, legal obligations, governance, safety concepts, SOTIF, ADAS impacts and current trends.
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