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Seven-step embedded systems engagement lifecycle from discovery through architecture, prototype, bring-up, validation, release, and support.

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Seven-Step Delivery Lifecycle

The engagement model is built around risk reduction, real hardware progress, validated releases, and long-term field support.

1

Discovery

Define goals, constraints, target hardware, risks, schedule, and success criteria.

2

Architecture

Choose the system shape: OS/RTOS split, boot chain, interfaces, security, and test strategy.

3

Prototype

Build early firmware and platform slices to retire risk on real hardware.

4

Bring-Up

Integrate bootloader, kernel, drivers, board support, and basic system validation.

5

Validation

Verify performance, reliability, security, diagnostics, and update behavior.

6

Release

Package signed artifacts, production tests, documentation, and handoff materials.

7

Support

Operate with field diagnostics, regression triage, updates, and lifecycle maintenance.

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Engagement Models

Choose the amount of ownership that fits your project: review, scoped delivery, or long-term platform stewardship.

Advisory

Architecture and security reviews for teams that need an expert second opinion.

  • Platform architecture review: SoC selection, OS fit, boot chain design
  • Security review: threat model, secure boot chain, attack surface analysis
  • Technology selection guidance: OS, toolchain, and middleware trade-off evaluation

Project-Based

Scoped delivery from prototype to production-ready release.

  • Defined scope and deliverable: BSP, kernel port, Yocto layer, or firmware module
  • Milestone tracking with working software at each checkpoint
  • Handoff documentation: architecture notes, build instructions, and maintenance guide

Platform Ownership

Long-term embedded platform stewardship for products in the field.

  • Ongoing kernel and BSP maintenance across LTS lifecycle windows
  • Managed upgrade path: security patches, toolchain updates, dependency refreshes
  • On-call support for field issues: crash analysis, regression triage, hotfix delivery

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