ASPICE SPECIALIST

Ethernovia; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Flexible hours

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Pune is seeking an ASPICE Specialist to implement ASPICE-compliant processes and prepare projects for assessments. Ideal candidates will possess 10+ years in semiconductor development, particularly automotive ICs, alongside strong knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience with ASPICE Level 3. This role offers competitive compensation, stock options, and great benefits in a dynamic environment focused on the future of mobility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards.
• Experience in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development.

Responsibilities

• Define, tailor, and deploy ASPICE-compliant development processes.
• Prepare projects for ASPICE Level 2 / Level 3 assessments.
• Coach engineering teams on ASPICE practices.

Skills

ASPICE process implementation

Requirements engineering

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama)

Safety analysis tools

Job description

About Ethernovia

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in‑vehicle networks into an end‑to‑end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we're inventing the future of automobile's communication! We are transforming automobiles' communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electrical vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car's cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.

Ethernovia's co‑founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well‑funded and backed by some of the worlds' leading technology investors, having secured $64m in Series A funding. Our financial backers include Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, and Western Digital.

Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.

January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software‑Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner.

September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm.

Join Ethernovia's team to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. Come share in our success with pre‑IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent.

ASPICE Specialist (Automotive SPICE)

Process Knowledge

• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience with ASPICE process groups:
• SYS.1 – SYS.5 (System Requirements, Architecture, Integration, Verification, Validation)
• SWE.1 – SWE.6 (Software Requirements, Architecture, Design, Unit Verification, Integration, Qualification)
• SUP.1 – SUP.10 (Configuration Management, Change Management, Verification, Validation, Quality Assurance, Problem Resolution)
• MAN.3 / MAN.5 (Project Management, Risk Management)
• Experience in implementing capability level 2 & 3 practices (Managed and Established processes).

Process Implementation & Compliance

• Ability to define, tailor, and deploy ASPICE‑compliant development processes for:
• Requirements engineering
• Architecture and design
• Verification and validation
• Change and configuration management
• Establish and maintain process documentation, templates, guidelines, and work products per ASPICE expectations.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability across:
• System > Safety > Hardware > Software > Test artifacts.

Assessment & Audit Readiness

• Hands‑on experience preparing projects for:
• ASPICE Level 2 / Level 3 assessments
• Internal and external process audits
• Experience supporting:
• Evidence generation
• Gap analysis
• Corrective action plans for assessment findings.
• Ability to interpret assessment results and drive continuous process improvement.

Toolchain & Work Products

• Experience with ASPICE‑aligned toolchains:
• Knowledge of required ASPICE work products:
• Project plans, risk plans
• Requirements specifications
• Architecture and design descriptions
• Verification strategies and reports
• Traceability matrices

Integration of ASPICE with Functional Safety

• Strong understanding of alignment between ASPICE and ISO 26262:
• Mapping of ASPICE SYS/SWE processes to functional safety lifecycle
• Integration of safety requirements into system and software processes
• Support of confirmation measures using ASPICE‑compliant evidence
• Experience ensuring Freedom from Interference (FFI) using ASPICE‑compliant architectural and verification practices.

Process Improvement & Mentoring

• Coach engineering teams on ASPICE practices
• Drive process adoption and discipline across projects
• Support organizational process maturity growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards.
• Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Background in digital/analog/mixed‑signal SoC design.
• HW/SW tool evaluation and classification
• Sound knowledge and background in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434).
• Strong experience in external audits and assessor engagement (e.g., TÜV, Exida and UL).
• Good understanding of Automotive relevant standards and tools i.e., IATF 16949, AEC‑Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication/documentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.

What You Can Expect from Ethernovia

• Technology depth and breadth expansion that can't be found in a large company.
• Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows.
• Pre‑IPO stock options.
• Cutting‑edge technology.
• World‑class team.
• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible hours.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.