Olfa Azzabi - Embedded Software Engineer | Model-Based Software Design

Q: Where is Olfa based?

Olfa is based in Hanover, Germany .

Q: What languages does Olfa speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Olfa have?

Olfa has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Olfa has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Olfa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olfa's latest experience?

Olfa's most recent position is Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP) .

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

In recent years, Olfa has worked for Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP) , Technology and Strategy Engineering (Volkswagen Group) , and Actia Engineering Service .

Q: Which industries is Olfa most experienced in?

Olfa is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Olfa most experienced in?

Olfa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Olfa also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Olfa worked in recently?

Olfa has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Olfa worked in recently?

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

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Hanover, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer

Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)

Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)

Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git

Mar 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 7 months

Hanover, Germany

Senior Model-Based Software Engineer

Technology and Strategy Engineering (Volkswagen Group)

Developed safety-critical model-based software for VW MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platform and Steer-by-Wire systems using ANSYS SCADE
Implemented Battery Management System (BMS) functions with full requirements traceability using IBM DOORS
Configured and maintained AUTOSAR SWC models and interfaces (ARXML-based modeling)
Generated embedded C code and S-functions using KCG (SCADE Code Generator)
Implemented automated test automation framework using SPOCK (Java/Groovy) with 100% MC/DC coverage
Conducted technical reviews and mentored junior engineers; coordinated workload planning with VW engineering team
Applied Agile/SAFe development process with Artifactory, Confluence, GitLab CI

Tools: ANSYS SCADE, MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS, KCG, SPOCK Framework, Java, Groovy, IntelliJ, GitLab CI, Confluence

Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 9 months

Automotive ADAS Integration Engineer (MIL)

Actia Engineering Service

Integrated multiple software components into full MIL environment for ADAS applications
Verified and validated software component interfaces (SWCs) ensuring seamless system integration
Developed and executed MATLAB/Simulink unit tests for software verification and requirements compliance
Implemented CI/CD pipeline using GitLab CI for automated build and deployment
Contributed to agile sprint planning and effort estimation

Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, IBM Rational Synergy, IBM Rational Change, GitLab CI, ASPICE

Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

3 years 6 months

Hybrid

Control Engineer / Model-Based Software Design Engineer

Capgemini Engineering (Altran)

Developed model-based software functions for hybrid and electric vehicle ECU applications using MATLAB/Simulink
Configured AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR models with ARXML-based component configuration
Generated production code and S-Functions using TargetLink; performed static code analysis with QAC and Polyspace (MISRA, MAAB, ISO 26262)
Conducted SIL testing with 100% decision/condition coverage; validated ECU functionality on HIL test bench
Validated diagnostic protocols: UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) and EOBD

Tools: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, TargetLink, QAC, Polyspace, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, DIAGalyzer, Vector hardware

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Summary

PhD-qualified Embedded Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, model-based software development, and functional safety engineering. Currently based in Hannover with direct experience on German automotive projects including Volkswagen MEB platform and hydrogen fuel cell truck systems (FAUN GROUP). Expert in full V-cycle development including MIL/SIL/HIL testing, automatic code generation, and ISO 26262 functional safety. Hands-on experience across hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, ADAS systems, Battery Management Systems, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Combines strong system-level engineering with practical embedded software development in MATLAB/Simulink and production-ready embedded C environments. Additional recent exposure to PLC programming (CODESYS) and HMI/UI development (Qt/C++).

Skills

Model-Based Design: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Ansys Scade, Targetlink, Embedded Coder, Kcg
Functional Safety & Standards: Iso 26262, Misra, Maab Rules, Aspice, V-Model
Testing & Validation: Mil, Sil, Hil, Mc/Dc Coverage, Equivalence Class Partitioning, Test Automation
Autosar: Swc Configuration, Interface Integration, Arxml Modeling
Calibration & Diagnostics: Canape, Etas Inca, A2l Files, Xcp, Uds, Eobd, Vector Tools
Communication Protocols: Can, Xcp, Uds, Eobd, Modbus Tcp/Ip
Programming: Embedded C, C++, Python, Java, Groovy
Requirements Engineering: Ibm Doors, Codebeamer, Confluence
Ci/Cd & Version Control: Gitlab Ci/Cd, Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory
Agile Methods: Scrum, Safe, Kanban
Plc & Hmi: Codesys, Ifm Ecomatcontroller, Qt/C++, Linux

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2019

National School of Engineering Monastir

PhD · Electrical Engineering · Monastir, Tunisia

Sep 2008 - Sep 2013

National School of Engineering Monastir

Engineer's Degree · Electrical Engineering · Monastir, Tunisia

Certifications & licenses

Level 1E — Qualified Instructed Person (FuP) for High-Voltage Vehicle Systems

TÜV SÜD

Scrum Fundamentals Certification

SCRUMstudy

Scrum Master Certification

SCRUMstudy

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Automotive 8.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer, Senior Model-Based Software Engineer, Automotive ADAS Integration Engineer (MIL)

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Olfa based?

Olfa is based in Hanover, Germany.

What languages does Olfa speak?

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

How many years of experience does Olfa have?

Olfa has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Olfa has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Olfa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olfa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olfa would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer, Senior Model-Based Software Engineer, Automotive ADAS Integration Engineer (MIL).

What is Olfa's latest experience?

Olfa's most recent position is Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP).

What companies has Olfa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olfa has worked for Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP), Technology and Strategy Engineering (Volkswagen Group), and Actia Engineering Service.

Which industries is Olfa most experienced in?

Olfa is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Olfa most experienced in?

Olfa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Olfa also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Olfa worked in recently?

Olfa has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Olfa worked in recently?

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

What is Olfa's education?

Olfa holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from National School of Engineering Monastir and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from National School of Engineering Monastir.

Does Olfa have any certificates?

Olfa has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Level 1E — Qualified Instructed Person (FuP) for High-Voltage Vehicle Systems, Scrum Fundamentals Certification, and Scrum Master Certification.

What is the availability of Olfa?

Olfa will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Olfa?

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