ASPICE Process Owner (SW Architecture)

About the Position

ASPICE Process Owner (SW Architecture)

Join HARMAN Automotive as an ASPICE Process Owner for SW Architecture, ensuring compliance with software development processes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Process Definition & Tailoring

  • Define project-specific strategies aligned with Harman’s standard ASPICE processes for SWE.2.
  • Tailor activities, work products, tools, roles, and responsibilities to meet project constraints and customer standards.
  • Document process infrastructure and human resource needs within the project manual.

• Process Implementation & Support

  • Guide engineering teams in implementing software requirements analysis strategies, including the creation and validation of Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Technical Requirements Specifications (TRS).
  • Ensure traceability between system requirements and software requirements using approved tools and templates.
  • Provide training and coaching to project teams on ASPICE SWE.2 compliance and process execution.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Conduct internal audits, spot checks, and mock assessments to evaluate process adherence and work product quality.
  • Track and report process KPIs and maturity gate task lists (MGTL) to project management.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Development Quality teams to close gaps and ensure readiness for ASPICE assessments.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Identify process improvement needs and propose enhancements to the global engineering process group.
  • Participate in ASPICE strategy updates and contribute to process harmonization across projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a process owner or process expert in automotive software development.
• Certified ASPICE Provisional Assessor or equivalent. Strong understanding of ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with requirements engineering tools such as DOORS, DNG, and EA.
• Experience with software verification techniques, including static analysis, unit testing, and tool-based audits.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Automotive SPICE process assessment model (PAM).
• Proven expertise in software architecture and in developing complex software systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of software quality programs for safety-critical production products.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in computer science or Software Engineering.
• Strong experience in Automotive Software Development Frameworks.

We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

About the Company

HARMAN Automotive is a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career. Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners, and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!