Automotive SPICE Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Automotive SPICE
Gerhard K.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Set-up of the data center in Oberkochen (Defence division)
- Planning of the fiber-optic ring and simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Installation plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
- Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
- IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
- Planning of network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pre-sales support and establishment of change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping of the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Set-up of a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 million - 34 FTE
Roger B.
Last position:
Plant Manager, Steinach Plant at Frör Plaho-Tec
- Interim assignment until a new plant manager was found
- Ensured production control and on-time order processing.
- Introduced transparent weekly and monthly planning as well as forward-looking capacity management.
- Cleaned up and structured bills of materials, master data and work documents.
- Held team leader meetings and coordinated the production areas.
- Took over the professional management of the production teams.
- Promoted an open, constructive leadership culture and involved employees in change processes.
- Coordinated with adjacent areas (production planning, supply chain, quality, development).
- Documented measures and prepared the handover to permanent management
Thomas M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer (SPC) - ONE.CRM VW Salesforce Solution at CARIAD SE / Diconium Strategy GmbH
- Rework demand, development and operational organizational set up for the Solution Train
- Rework requirement refinement process flow from strategic theme to user story
- Introduction of visualization tools (Canvas) of work dependencies over different requirement levels and Solution Train leadership coaching
Kurt H.
Last position:
Interim Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim (via Fusion Consulting)
- Senior agile practitioner in a complex, regulated pharmaceutical environment — facilitating Scrum ceremonies across three international teams (~40 people) while supporting delivery governance and agile coaching.
- Time-limited assignment to bridge the gap until the client could fill the role internally
- Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective) across multiple international teams; kept sprints predictable and productive
- Coached teams and Product Owners in agile practices within a GxP-regulated environment, pragmatically balancing agile ways of working with QMS compliance requirements
- Tracked and visualized delivery metrics, managed dependencies, and produced status reports for senior stakeholders and Steering Committee
- Stepped up to project leadership of the internal CCMS product initiative: introduced structured processes and transparent tooling into a previously low-governance environment
- Actively contributed to the company-wide Agile Community of Practice, including authoring blog articles on agile topics
- Commended for analytical thinking, reliability under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Volker F.
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
Goran P.
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
Alexander P.
Last position:
Software Project Leader for Brake Control Units at ZF Friedrichshafen / ZF Active Safety GmbH
- Project management for software projects in the brake control unit area with a focus on deadlines, costs, and quality.
- Planning, control, and reporting of project progress, risks, dependencies, and work packages.
- Planning and tracking of work packages using PTC Integrity.
- Organizing and moderating customer meetings as well as coordination with internal departments, external suppliers, and third parties.
- Creating and maintaining project documentation according to Automotive SPICE requirements as well as management reporting.
Gerold K.
Last position:
Software Project Manager at Pioneer Europe R&D Center
- Field: Automotive / Amplifier
- freelance
- Mercedes Benz AG: MBOS 2.0 Amp581
- Coordination of an international software team
- Setting up and adapting development structures
- Representing software topics in all committees and meetings
- Coordination of various software suppliers
- Software responsibility for VDA 6.3 Audit & ASPICE Assessment
Kapil B.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at BMW group
Testing and verification of high-voltage systems
- Performed integration and system tests for control units in PHEV/EV vehicles using ECU-TEST (TraceTronic), Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, Tornado, E-Sys, and EDIABAS.
- Analyzed the interaction of high-voltage control units (including CCU, BMU, inverter, IPB, and IPF) and carried out software updates and flash processes to verify new software versions.
- Worked closely with software, system, and integration teams in an agile development environment to analyze issues and verify new software versions.
Lino G.
Last position:
Senior Data Scientist at VinFast Germany GmbH
- Led strategic software development of fusion algorithms for precise object tracking, trajectory prediction, and environment modeling based on multimodal sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMU)
- Developed and implemented navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion of visual, inertial, and distance-based sensor sources
- Automated extraction and training processes with CI/CD
- Developed and optimized data pipelines and processes in Microsoft Azure using Apache Spark, Databricks, and PySpark
- Developed and optimized embedded software for automotive control units
- Designed latency-critical software for real-time control in robotic systems with RTOS (freeRTOS, SAFERTOS)
- Used the Vector toolchain (CANdela, DaVinci, CANoe) for configuration and diagnostics
- Optimized existing data pipelines and processes (ETL, data warehouse, SQL)
- Developed and trained machine learning models using PyTorch
- Created deep-learning-based object detection and visual SLAM algorithms, trained on combined data from camera, LiDAR, and IMU sensors
- Implemented computer vision algorithms for object detection and classification in robotic systems using OpenCV and YOLO, utilizing synchronized image and depth data
- Implemented behavior-based control systems for autonomous robots using ROS2 Behavior Trees
- Performed testing, release, and integration of sensor fusion algorithms into automotive production programs
- Ensured adherence to proper software development processes and safety standards to guarantee high data quality (MISRA, ISO 26262, ASPICE)
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
Shanna T.
Last position:
Problem Resolution Manager at CARIAD SE (VW AG), formerly CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Automotive SPICE®: all assessments fully achieved
- Agile transformation: V-model → SAFe successfully implemented
- Series release: on-time, quality-assured software delivery for key Volkswagen Group models (including ECE homologation)
- Stakeholder management: internal & external
- Process optimization: implemented a continuous improvement process (CIP) with a tracking system
Sunish B.
Last position:
AtlasMind - Production AI assistant for Jira at Mercedes Benz Innovation Labs Gmbh
- Converts natural language into JQL using RAG and pgvector. Returns structured JSON with a query, chart spec, and plain-text answer. A two-stage router answers general questions without touching the JQL pipeline at all.
- Interchangeable LLM backends: Ollama, vLLM, Groq, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock - switchable at runtime, no code changes. Self-healing JQL: on Jira validation failure, feeds error back to LLM, retries up to 4 times. OCI Vault for secrets. Deployed on Oracle Cloud A1 with GPU inference over Tailscale private network. Open source.
Evrard A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Tester at Bosch GmbH
- Ensuring system maturity and operational readiness across the entire lifecycle of automotive products in line with ASPICE and internal quality processes
- Analyzing system behavior and system performance to identify inefficiencies, integration issues, and gaps in diagnostic coverage
- Supporting project milestones in the development cycle by validating system interactions, configurations, and boundary conditions
- Deriving test specifications from software and system requirements
- Implementing test cases with RobotFramework and Python
- Close collaboration with system, software, hardware, and calibration teams to ensure stable and high-performance system behavior before release
- Performing end-to-end system performance analyses using endurance tests and automated evaluation of results with Python and RobotFramework
- Introducing KPI-based system monitoring and performance analysis, as well as building automated evaluation and feedback pipelines
- Organizing and moderating cross-functional debugging and integration workshops
- Successful integration and validation of system and software components for series truck platforms, along with lasting improvements in performance quality, test quality, and integration stability
Ananthraj N.
Last position:
Founder at sprhava
Leading the end-to-end development of Edge AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired individuals, aligning product vision with user needs and managing a cross-functional team of data scientists, Android developers, AWS engineers, and hardware specialists.
- Defined product roadmap for Edge AI smart glasses and MVP features through user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis, ensuring accessibility and real-world usability.
- Developed and validated a PoC for AI-driven cancer cell identification in PET/CT scans, collaborating with medical experts to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance.
- Built and scaled a multidisciplinary team of 75+ engineers, interns, and designers across Germany and India, driving cross-border collaboration and iterative prototyping.
- Established strategic partnerships with NGOs, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to embed inclusivity and patient feedback into product design.
- Drove hands-on hardware-software integration using Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano of AI models. Initiated and nurtured relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and ecosystem players to build scalable go-to-market plans.
- Owned critical product decisions, from prototype development to funding strategy, applying a data-informed and impact-driven mindset.
- Fostered a learning-focused culture by facilitating brainstorming sessions and continuous feedback loops between engineering and product.
Achievements:
- Public speaker: Auto.Ai 2025 (Berlin), Wearable technologies 2025 (Munich and Bangalore), MEDICA 2024 (Dusseldorf)
- WMF, Bologna, Italy (June 2024): Only AI startup to be selected from Germany as EBV hero to represent sprhava on global platform
- Medica, Germany (2024): Delivered a speech on AI smart glasses in world's largest Healthcare event.
- Wearable Technologies, Bengaluru, India (Dec 2024): I was a speaker presenting sprhava and its product.
- Venturise Global Challenge (GIM 2025, Bengaluru Palace, Karnataka): sprhava was selected as one of the 16 top startups (ESDM) to present on this global platform
- Wearable Technologies Conference 2025 EUROPE, Munich, Germany (May 2025): Delivered a talk on Edge AI at the Europe's biggest wearable tech event.
- InsurNext Köln, Germany (2025): sprhava was honoured with a booth from Cologne administration.
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Statistics of experts using Automotive SPICE
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
97%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using Automotive SPICE
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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.
Automotive SPICE experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (97%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Information Technology (54%)
- Education (28%)
- Telecommunication (23%)
- Professional Services (22%)
- Energy (21%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Automotive SPICE covers
Automotive SPICE, commonly abbreviated as ASPICE, is a process assessment model for evaluating software and systems development in the automotive sector. It helps companies define, manage and improve processes across requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, testing and delivery. The focus is on repeatable evidence, clear responsibilities and traceable work products.
Where it is used
ASPICE is used for embedded software and electronic control unit programs, including vehicle control, driver assistance, infotainment and connected functions. It applies across OEM, Tier 1 and supplier relationships, where customers need confidence in development maturity and project evidence.
- Requirements engineering and bidirectional traceability
- System and software architecture assessment
- Integration, verification and validation planning
- Process improvement before customer assessments
Ecosystem and methods
Automotive SPICE work connects process requirements with tools such as requirements management, issue tracking, configuration management, modeling and continuous integration systems. Specialists often work with functional safety, cybersecurity, systems engineering, agile delivery and established quality frameworks. They translate ASPICE expectations into practical workflows rather than treating them as paperwork alone.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new program must establish its processes, an assessment is approaching or project evidence is inconsistent. External specialists can review gaps, coach teams, define templates and support corrective actions without adding permanent capacity. In Germany, this work often spans OEM and supplier teams across sites, with remote collaboration supported by structured workshops and shared repositories.
- Preparing for a capability assessment
- Closing gaps in requirements and test traceability
- Aligning distributed teams and suppliers
- Embedding process improvements in daily delivery
What strong professionals deliver
Strong Automotive SPICE professionals understand both the assessment model and the engineering work behind each process. They can inspect project evidence, identify risks, explain findings to technical and management audiences and turn recommendations into owned actions. They distinguish missing documents from genuine process weaknesses and keep improvements proportionate to the product context.
Choosing the right fit
Check whether a specialist has worked with the relevant ASPICE process areas, product complexity and customer expectations. Ask for examples of assessment preparation, process tailoring, traceability improvements and collaboration with suppliers. The best fit can work with existing tools, communicate clearly in the required language and help teams sustain compliant practices after the engagement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Automotive SPICE? Start with the answers below.
Automotive SPICE is used to assess and improve the processes behind automotive systems and software development. It covers areas such as requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, configuration and project management, with emphasis on traceable evidence.
Automotive SPICE evaluates how development processes are performed and evidenced, while ISO 26262 focuses on functional safety and the reduction of safety risks. They support each other but address different questions, so many automotive programs use both.
A strong Automotive SPICE specialist often brings knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, software testing and configuration management. Experience with functional safety, cybersecurity, agile delivery and supplier quality can also be valuable, depending on the program.
The required depth depends on whether the assignment involves a gap analysis, process setup, assessment preparation or sustained improvement. A specialist should show relevant evidence from comparable automotive programs and explain what they personally delivered, rather than relying on a generic process résumé.
Automotive SPICE activities can often be handled remotely through evidence reviews, interviews, workshops and shared process repositories. On-site sessions may still help with complex assessments, team coaching or sensitive supplier discussions. German and English communication requirements should be agreed before the engagement.
Look for a Automotive SPICE professional who connects assessment findings to real engineering practices. Ask how they evaluate traceability, tailor processes, manage findings and verify that improvements remain effective after the review. Clear examples and practical recommendations are stronger signals than assessment terminology alone.
ASPICE engagements may produce process assessments, gap analyses, improvement plans, tailored procedures, work-product templates and assessment evidence. Depending on the scope, the specialist may also create traceability reviews, coaching materials, audit preparation records or action tracking.
Automotive SPICE can be applied to agile development when teams make responsibilities, work products, reviews and traceability explicit. It does not require one delivery method, but agile teams must show how their ceremonies and tools support the expected engineering and management outcomes.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 837 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects, 97% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects are Automotive (97%), Manufacturing (67%), and Information Technology (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Automotive SPICE in their recent projects are Product Development (98%), Quality Assurance (93%), and Project Management (82%).
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