ARXML Experts in Germany
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Olfa A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at 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
Vaibhav G.
Last position:
Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH
E-Drive Control
- Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
- Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
- Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
- Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
- Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
- Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
- Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
- Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
- Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
- Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
- Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
- Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
Oliver O.
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.
- MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
- Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
- EB Tresos
- Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
- VS Code
- Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.
Peter J.
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Goran P.
Last position:
Test Manager/Test Analyst at Festo/ Questax GmbH
Coordinate and execute system tests, system requirements reviews and creation of system/SW use/test cases
Organize requirements
Create test specification
Create use and test cases
Manage project/tests in Codebeamer and MS Teams
Analyze error impact, link defects and communicate to developers
Review system requirements versus system test cases and link them
Perform simulations with FAS/REST API
Perform system and safety tests
Technologies and tools: CAN, MODBus, Ethernet, PLC, ProfiDriv; Codebeamer ALM; Scrum; Kanban; SAFe; MS Office 365; MS Teams; Git; GitLab CI/TeamCity; Batch; FAS; WireShark; Python; Enterprise Architect EA; ChatGPT; MS Copilot
Anup R.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Expert at Autosec Innovation Private Limited
- Technically leading an international team on Aurix 2nd Generation (TC3XX) multicore AUTOSAR architecture, supporting various OEM programs.
- Responsible for customer security requirements analysis, asset identification, and deriving TARA and security concepts at the system level.
- Conducted system and software/hardware vulnerability analysis and implemented cybersecurity solutions using Crypto, HSM, MPU, BSW, OS, and ISO 21434-compliant stacks provided by Vector.
- Led architecture discussions with OEMs and suppliers to align cybersecurity strategies with vehicle platforms.
- Contributed to the design and integration and testing of SecOC, UDS authentication and wireless interfaces like WiFi, Bluetooth, V2X ensuring secure and seamless vehicle access.
- Addressed security challenges such as relay attacks, replay attacks, and credential spoofing through advanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies.
Bernd M.
Last position:
Embedded Linux Developer at Continental AG
- Kernel update in Yocto project from v5.15 to v6.12
Tilmann S.
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive Supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU
MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM-Compiler
Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
EB Tresos
Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
VS Code
Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, Hypervisor, Key Management, HSM
Tooling & Automation
Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Git/GitHub
DevOps thru Jenkins & Conan
Dirk G.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer, Software Architect at International Automotive Company
- Implementation of C and ARXML code generators
- Design and extension of local REST clients
- C# / REST / XSD / Embedded / WinForms
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Statistics of experts using ARXML
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ARXML
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ARXML experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (90%)
- Manufacturing (70%)
- Aerospace and Defense (40%)
- Information Technology (40%)
- Telecommunication (30%)
- Energy (20%)
- Healthcare (20%)
- Banking and Finance (10%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
ARXML at a glance
ARXML, short for AUTOSAR XML, is the standardized exchange format used to describe software, hardware and communication configuration in AUTOSAR systems. It represents elements such as software components, ports, interfaces, data types, ECU extracts, system mappings and network signals. Teams use these files to move consistent architecture and configuration data between automotive tools.
What companies build
ARXML supports the definition and integration of embedded vehicle functions rather than a standalone application. It appears in projects involving body control, powertrain, chassis, driver assistance, connectivity and diagnostics. The format links functional software descriptions with ECU, bus and deployment information across the vehicle development process.
- Define software components, ports and interfaces
- Map signals and data elements across ECUs
- Prepare ECU extracts and system descriptions
- Exchange configuration data between tools
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong ARXML specialists understand both the schema and the AUTOSAR methodology behind it. Their work may involve Classic or Adaptive AUTOSAR, RTE configuration, communication stacks, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SOME/IP and diagnostics. They often work with configuration and authoring environments such as Vector DaVinci, EB tresos, Elektrobit tooling, ETAS ISOLAR and related validation utilities.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance professionals when an AUTOSAR program has inconsistent descriptions, difficult tool imports or a compressed integration phase. Specialist support is useful during platform migrations, ECU integration, supplier handovers and changes to communication matrices. In Germany, remote collaboration can work well when repositories, tool access and review processes are prepared; on-site work may help during lab, vehicle or hardware-in-the-loop activities.
- Resolve schema, reference and consistency errors
- Align supplier ARXML with project conventions
- Trace changes across system and ECU descriptions
- Prepare files for integration and release reviews
Skills beyond the format
ARXML work depends on more than editing XML. Effective professionals understand AUTOSAR models, software architecture, embedded C interfaces, ECU configuration, network communication and version control. They can read generated artifacts, diagnose transformation issues and explain the effect of a change to software, systems and validation teams.
How quality is judged
Reliable deliverables use the correct AUTOSAR schema, preserve references and follow the project’s naming, packaging and version rules. Strong specialists validate files with the relevant toolchain, compare generated results and document assumptions instead of relying on manual inspection alone. Ask for examples of integration problems solved, the AUTOSAR release context and the checks used before handover.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about ARXML, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
ARXML is used to exchange structured descriptions for AUTOSAR systems, including software components, interfaces, data types, ECU mappings and communication settings. It helps different teams and tools work from compatible system information during integration and configuration.
AUTOSAR XML uses XML syntax but follows schemas and semantic rules defined by the AUTOSAR standard. Ordinary XML can describe any structured data, while ARXML carries specific relationships for automotive software, ECUs, networks and deployment.
A strong ARXML specialist should understand AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive concepts, ECU configuration, RTE behavior and embedded interfaces. Knowledge of CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SOME/IP, diagnostics, version control and tools such as DaVinci or EB tresos is also valuable.
The required depth depends on the deliverable. A focused schema correction may need familiarity with the project toolchain, while a system description or ECU integration requires broader understanding of AUTOSAR models, references, communication paths and generated configuration.
ARXML work is often suitable for remote collaboration when the specialist has secure access to repositories, schemas, configuration tools and review environments. On-site presence can still be useful for vehicle tests, hardware-in-the-loop sessions, restricted networks or workshops with local teams in Germany.
A clear project scope, AUTOSAR release, relevant schemas, tool versions, naming conventions and sample files give an ARXML specialist a reliable starting point. Access rules, expected validation checks and ownership of generated outputs should also be agreed before work begins.
Review whether ARXML files pass the project’s schema and tool validation, resolve all required references and produce the expected generated artifacts. Also check consistency with system requirements, traceability of changes, naming conventions and the specialist’s explanation of important assumptions.
Bring in an AUTOSAR XML professional when tool imports fail, supplier files do not align, interfaces change across ECUs or an integration milestone is at risk. Freelance support can also help during platform migration, release preparation and handover when internal specialists are fully committed.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects is 85 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 683 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 78% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects are Automotive (90%), Manufacturing (70%), and Aerospace and Defense (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ARXML in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).
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