Abderrahim Khouk - Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE

Q: Where is Abderrahim based?

Abderrahim is based in Karlsfeld, Germany .

Q: What languages does Abderrahim speak?

Abderrahim speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Abderrahim have?

Abderrahim has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Abderrahim has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months . Note that Abderrahim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Abderrahim's latest experience?

Abderrahim's most recent position is Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE at ZF AG .

Q: What companies has Abderrahim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Abderrahim has worked for ZF AG and Ferchau GmbH / Assignment at ZF AG .

Q: Which industries is Abderrahim most experienced in?

Abderrahim is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Abderrahim most experienced in?

Abderrahim is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Quality Assurance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Abderrahim worked in recently?

Abderrahim has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Abderrahim worked in recently?

Abderrahim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Karlsfeld, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2018 - Dec 2024

7 years

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE

ZF AG

Integration, validation, and error analysis of automotive software functions for control units in the drivetrain environment.
Participation in various project roles as tester, debugger, and integrator, including BMW KAFAS4 camera system and ZF full-range radar.
Connection and visualization of radar sensor data via ROS2 to support sensor fusion and system verification.
Development and optimization of Python-based environments for model-based development tools.
MBSE-focused development and revision of state machines for transmission functions and later function development for electric machine.
Conducting error analysis, debugging, integration support, and quality assurance in an international project setting.
Knowledge transfer and professional onboarding of colleagues in the international environment, including the India team.
Management of change management processes and creation and maintenance of user stories in JIRA as an interface between requirements and test management.

Sep 2015 - Dec 2025

10 years 4 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Software Developer / SIL Test Environment & Test Automation

Ferchau GmbH / Assignment at ZF AG

Design and setup of a robust SoftCar/SIL test environment to emulate automatic transmissions.
Extension of a transmission model in C++ and integration into the software test process for 8- and 9-speed transmissions.
Development of around 500 regression and integration tests for automated testing of key software modules.
Optimization of test run times and stabilization of regression tests for faster development cycles.
Coaching colleagues in expanding and maintaining test cases for the SIL environment.

May 2006 - Jul 2015

9 years 3 months

Software Developer / Software Architect

Various companies

Worked as a software developer, software architect, and tester in various development and support projects.
Broad technical experience in software development, testing, support, and analysis, evidenced by work references.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Information Technology.

Automotive

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Summary

Software integration automotive embedded software engineer with around 18 years of software experience and over 9 years of automotive verification & validation experience at ZF. Focus on software integration, test automation, verification & validation, debugging, and model-based development. Strong track record in setting up robust test environments, analyzing complex ECU failure patterns, and validating control unit functions in the areas of transmission, camera, radar, and electric machine. As a Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, experienced in agile requirements work with user stories, change management, and JIRA-based test management.
Set up a SoftCar-based SIL test environment for quick validation of transmission software.
Developed around 500 automated tests to cover numerous software modules.
Optimized full regression test runs from about 18 hours to about 7 hours.
Experience in interface roles between development, test, integration, debugging, and MBSE.

Skills

C / C++ / Embedded C
Python
Matlab / Simulink
Can / Ethernet / Ros2
Ecu Software
Regression Tests
Canoe
Dspace Controldesk
Lauterbach Trace32
Vectorcast
Visual Studio / Eclipse
Git / Clearcase
Jira / Confluence
Iso 26262
Aspice
V-Model
Scrum / Kanban
Ci/Cd Basics
Code Reviews
Programming Languages: C++, Embedded C, Python
Automotive & Ecu: Ecu Development, Can, Ethernet, Ros2, Drivetrain, Transmission Control
Test & Validation: Unit, Integration, Sil, Mil, And Hil Tests, Regression Testing
Mbse: Matlab/Simulink, State Machines, Model-Based Development Tools
Tools: Canoe, Dspace Controldesk, Lauterbach Trace32, Vectorcast, Visual Studio, Eclipse
Work Methods: Error Analysis, Debugging, Code Reviews, Ci/Cd, Scrum, Kanban, V-Model
Strong Communicator, Adaptable, Outgoing, And Cooperative, Especially In Interface Roles Between Development, Test, Integration, And International Project Teams.

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Sep 2005

University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen

Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Electrical Engineering, Focus on System Integration · Electrical Engineering · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

Studienkolleg Munich

Subject-related university entrance qualification · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Product Owner

Certified Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Automotive 10.5 y

Avg length 8 y 9 m

Longest experience 10 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE, Software Developer / SIL Test Environment & Test Automation, Software Developer / Software Architect

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Where is Abderrahim based?

Abderrahim is based in Karlsfeld, Germany.

What languages does Abderrahim speak?

Abderrahim speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Abderrahim have?

Abderrahim has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Abderrahim has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months. Note that Abderrahim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Abderrahim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Abderrahim would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE, Software Developer / SIL Test Environment & Test Automation, Software Developer / Software Architect.

What is Abderrahim's latest experience?

Abderrahim's most recent position is Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE at ZF AG.

What companies has Abderrahim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Abderrahim has worked for ZF AG and Ferchau GmbH / Assignment at ZF AG.

Which industries is Abderrahim most experienced in?

Abderrahim is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Abderrahim most experienced in?

Abderrahim is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Abderrahim worked in recently?

Abderrahim has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Abderrahim worked in recently?

Abderrahim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Abderrahim's education?

Abderrahim holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen.

Does Abderrahim have any certificates?

Abderrahim has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Product Owner and Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Abderrahim?

Abderrahim will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Abderrahim?

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