Aspice Specialist

About Ethernovia, Inc.

Ethernovia is developing the future of Ethernet-based networks to realize the full potential of software-defined and autonomous vehicles, robotics and other intelligent machines. Founded in 2018, the company’s breakthrough data transport and acceleration technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity and capabilities in the vehicle and at the edge, including highly reliable autonomy, over-the-air servicing and AI-backed applications. 

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 $154M ($90+M Series-B and $64M Series-A) in total funding to date:

• Ethernovia Raises Over $90 Million Series B to Scale Leading-Edge Autonomy and Physical AI Networking Chips


• Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire 
  
  
  
  • (financial backers include: Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, Western Digital, Maverick Silicon, Socratic Partners, Conduit Capital, and CDIB-TEN Capital)
  
  
  
  

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

• March 2026: Ethernovia Announces HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan Platforms


• January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) 


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


• Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news

With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed 50+ patents to date.

Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of packet processor-centric networking solutions to support the real-time sensor, Physical AI, and control data demands of software-defined autonomy across vehicles, robots and intelligent machines. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive cutting edge designs from concept to silicon to the future of mobility.

ASPICE SPECIALIST (Automotive SPICE)


The candidate must demonstrate strong working knowledge of ASPICE Level processes and their practical implementation within a semiconductor functional safety environment, including:

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