CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
A Proven Valve Platform, Re-Engineered for a Cybersecurity Future
How a Tier 1 automotive supplier, evolved an existing valve platform for a premium OEM — with ASPICE compliance and cybersecurity integration.
THE CLIENT
Client: Tier 1
Sector: Automotive (Components / Fluid Control)
Region: Europe (EU)
SOLUTION: Software Reuse & Cybersecurity Engineering
~40%
DEVELOPMENT TIME SAVED
100%
ASPICE L2
1
NEW OEM ONBOARDED
0
SAFETY DEVIATIONS
Executive
Summary
A Tier 1 automotive supplier, needed to adapt an existing valve software platform — originally developed for one OEM — to a new premium European OEM, while expanding functionality and meeting strict cybersecurity requirements. Lacking internal bandwidth and specific cybersecurity expertise, they partnered with OTCEngineering to lead the software development and act as their consultancy partner throughout the project.
Tight Program Timeline
Building internal cybersecurity capability and developing the software from scratch would require over 12 months of hiring, training, and ramp-up — missing the OEM's program milestones and putting the contract at risk.
THE CHALLENGE
The Cybersecurity &
Reuse Dilemma
Our partner had won a new program with a premium European OEM, requiring the adaptation of an existing valve software platform. The new application demanded expanded functionality, full cybersecurity compliance, and ASPICE-aligned development — capabilities not available in-house.
No Internal Cybersecurity Expertise
The existing software was developed under Functional Safety standards, but the new OEM required a cybersecure component. Bitron had neither the internal know-how nor the available engineering capacity to absorb this new discipline.
The Challenge
Delivering a cybersecure, ASPICE-compliant valve software for a new OEM — without the internal resources to do it.
OUR SOLUTION
Acting as Their
External Software & Cybersecurity Team
Software Reuse & Adaptation
OTCEngineering took ownership of the software development, starting from the existing valve platform and selectively deactivating Functional Safety behaviours not required by the new OEM, while expanding the application logic.
Cybersecurity Consultancy
We led the cybersecurity analysis of the component, producing the risk assessment and documentation the client needed to make informed decisions — without requiring them to build internal cybersecurity expertise.
ASPICE-Compliant Development
The entire development followed ASPICE methodology, with OTCEngineering also supporting the client on system-level validation to ensure a smooth handover and full traceability.
Project Map
Visualization of the software reuse strategy, with cybersecurity layer added on top of the existing valve platform.
IMPACT & RESULTS
Value delivered across the organization
EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS
Faster time to market
Secured a new program with a premium European OEM without expanding internal headcount.
Faster time-to-market through software reuse.
Technical & R&D
Proven Platform Reused
Leveraged a mature codebase, reducing development risk.
Functional safety logic cleanly decoupled from the new application.
Purchasing & procurement
External Capacity
Bridged the internal resource gap without hiring.
Predictable scope and cost through a defined SOW.
Strategic & Security
Cybersecurity Ready
Component delivered with full cybersecurity analysis and documentation.
ASPICE traceability established for future audits.
"OTC Engineering became an extension of our engineering team. They didn't just deliver software — they brought the cybersecurity expertise we were missing and guided us through ASPICE with confidence."
Software Program Manager
Client
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About OTC Engineering
OTC Engineering specializes in frictionless automotive cybersecurity. We help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers achieve ISO 21434 and UN R155 compliance through "Secure-by-Design" architectures.
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