Communications Engineering Experts in Germany
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Lothar H.
Last position:
Solution Manager for the investigation PoC and exchange and refinement of an existing cloud and IoT power plant control system at Shell AG and NEXT Kraftwerke GmbH
- Investigation PoC and exchange and refinement of an existing cloud and IoT power plant control solution for certificate management of renewable energy power plants (solar, wind, biomass and others) of the largest European renewable energy power plant operator in this field, including investigation of the IoT devices used in the field and their integration and network connection with the aim of automated PKI key management.
- Messaging with Kubernetes for large API-connected enterprise applications
- Risk and Attack Vector Analysis, Software Quality & Bug Assessments
- Agile Workload Scheduling via Jira & ConJluence
- Evaluation of message streams Pub/Sub for MQ and KaJka.
- Various tests with “best design approaches” regarding resilience patterns such as Circuit Breaker Designs, Throughput Measurement and Monitoring, Bulkhead Governors - for robust EA design
- Integration of API Management with IBMs API Connect to Kubernetes - for agnostic Microservices API Management Designs. Google Apigee
- Solution Health Check Approaches for Load Burst Situations + Remedy
- Research and investigation of available potential subcontractors in the coordinating role as Solution Manager. CIS20 Controls.
- Dread and Stride Security Assessments.
Thorsten W.
Last position:
Planning Coordination at apoprojekt
Unileverhaus Hamburg Conversion
Planning coordination for the conversion of the building according to the requirements of the new owner, Hamburg Port Authority, covering all building services trades on behalf of the general contractor apoprojekt.
Youssef A.
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
Friedbert W.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Freelance Senior Consultant
Jochen G.
Last position:
Senior Specialist Software Compliance at Inter Versicherung
- Designing processes for implementing regulatory IT requirements (VAIT, BAIT, DORA, MaGo) and establishing them within the IT organization
- Monitoring the execution of these processes, quality assurance and adaptation to new requirements
- Support and coordination of the annual audit regarding regulatory IT requirements (PwC)
- ITK governance
- Software lifecycle management
- Documentation and control of the IDV development process
- Process support and policy creation when setting up test management with regard to DORA and VAIT
- Policy creation for IAM processes
- Tools/Applications: ServiceNow, Confluence, Jira, M365, Loop, Connect, Omada
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH
- Managed and developed the system architecture for the INEOS Grenadier model year 2028/29, ensuring interaction of all E/E system components according to GB/T 32960.
- Developed a product reference model for the entire E/E system of the vehicle.
- Coordinated requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) between OEM and suppliers at SYS.1 and SYS.2 levels for VW and Porsche.
- Created and aligned requirements for BMS fan control and OBD within Polarion.
- Developed a secure system architecture for steer-by-wire systems, including ECU hardware, software, and communication.
- Integrated various process design approaches from CARIAD, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), FUSE/FAME, and RFLP, with ASPICE requirements.
- Created a process model in ESCAPE mapping essential components of SAFe onto ASPICE.
- Served as Lead Architect for electric drive development, focusing on parklock and cooling and lubrication functions for Mercedes AMG.
- Analyzed requirements in Integrity and developed functional models in UML using Enterprise Architect.
- Developed generic models for parklock and cooling functions, including sequence diagrams and a navigation model for the overall project.
Stephan P.
Last position:
Senior Embedded SW-Architect at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
- Collaboration with MB (Sindelfingen), NVIDIA (Santa Clara), MBRDI (Bangalore)
- Structure and signal modelling in Rhapsody
- Architectural decision records and requirement reviews
- Technologies: Confluence, Rhapsody, JIRA, DNG, Jama, Slack, GitLab, AWS CDW, Bazel, Docker, QNX
Patrick J.
Last position:
Functional Safety Manager in Plattform E³ 1.2 at Cariad SE
Functional Safety Manager E³ 1.2 – Ensuring functional safety for various clusters in E³ 1.2
Coordination of subcontractors, release planning, ensuring ISO26262 compliance, ensuring adherence to project milestones, assessment planning, tracking and review of FuSI work products
Tools: Jira/Confluence: Activity tracking/documentation, cPlace FuSi: Functional Safety Management, GroupDMS: Configuration Management, Doors: Requirements Engineering, Stages: Process Management
Samuel S.
Last position:
Electrical Engineering Lecturer & Coach at Siemens
- Designing and delivering learning content for electronics/electrical engineering (theory & practice)
- Conducting targeted exam preparations for apprentices and dual-study students
- Intercultural coaching of interns and promoting knowledge transfer
Ralf R.
Last position:
Interim Management & Consulting at Dr. Raabe Consult
- Interim management and consultancy services
Torsten B.
Last position:
Program Manager Refactoring at Astadia (an Amdocs company)
- Lead all program and project management activities for assigned customers around Mainframe modernization offerings
- Project management of Astadia services for Mainframe to Cloud project with German Railway (DB Cargo) and for legal services in Italy
- Project manage execution of proof of concepts and assessments in Legal, Banking, Telecommunications and Automotive for customers globally
- Represent Astadia in delivery, planning, and review contexts
- Guide self-organizing agile development teams to improve structure and dependency management
- Evaluate risks and impediments to success and assist with roadmap and increment planning
- Establish and supervise metrics for key program work and present to leadership, portfolio management and partners
- Tools: Teams, M365, Office365, MS Office, MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, Azure DevOps
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Statistics of experts using Communications Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
3.9 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Communications Engineering
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Communications Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (82%)
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Information Technology (64%)
- Telecommunication (64%)
- Education (55%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Banking and Finance (36%)
- Energy (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Connected Systems
Communications Engineering covers the design, testing and operation of systems that transmit information across wired, wireless and optical channels. Specialists turn requirements for coverage, capacity, latency, reliability and security into practical communications infrastructure for voice, data, control and sensing.
Radio and Network Design
The work can span radio-frequency hardware, antennas, propagation models, access networks, core networks and transmission links. Professionals may plan spectrum use, validate link budgets, improve signal quality or integrate equipment across a complex telecom environment.
- Design wireless and private communications networks
- Plan RF coverage, antennas and frequency use
- Integrate network, transport and switching systems
- Test performance, resilience and interoperability
Tools and Specialisms
A strong specialist combines electromagnetic theory with practical network knowledge. Depending on the project, the toolkit includes spectrum analysers, network analysers, simulation software, drive-test tools, protocol analysers and monitoring systems. Adjacent skills may include embedded systems, cybersecurity, cloud networking and automation.
Where It Runs
Communications expertise supports mobile and fixed telecom, industrial automation, transport, aerospace, public safety, energy and connected products. In Germany, projects may involve manufacturing sites, infrastructure operators or distributed field systems, with collaboration arranged remotely, on site or in a hybrid model according to testing and access needs.
When to Bring Support
Companies often need freelance specialists when a network rollout, radio upgrade or systems integration project requires focused expertise that is not available internally. External support is also useful for troubleshooting interference, reviewing technical designs, preparing acceptance tests or coordinating vendors.
- Coverage or capacity targets are not being met
- Interference or signal quality issues persist
- Different communications systems must interoperate
- A technical design needs independent review
What Good Looks Like
Effective professionals connect measurements to business and operational goals. They document assumptions, constraints and test results clearly, explain trade-offs without hiding risk and work methodically across hardware, software and network layers. The best fit also understands site conditions, regulatory constraints and the handover requirements of the team that will operate the system.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Communications Engineering.
Communications Engineering is used to create and improve systems that carry voice, data and control signals. Typical work includes wireless access, telecom transport, private networks, RF links, optical connections and communications for industrial or transport systems.
Communications Engineering usually reaches deeper into signal transmission, radio frequency behaviour, antennas, propagation and physical links. Network engineering focuses more on routing, switching, services and operational control, although many projects require both skill sets.
A capable telecommunications engineering specialist may also understand RF measurement, antenna systems, IP networking, optical transport, embedded software and cybersecurity. Experience with automation, cloud connectivity or industrial protocols can be valuable when the communications layer is part of a larger system.
The right level depends on risk, technical depth and the project phase. A focused site survey may need strong measurement and reporting skills, while a new telecom architecture or safety-critical link calls for someone who can own requirements, design decisions, validation and stakeholder coordination.
Much of Communications Engineering can be handled remotely, including architecture, simulation, documentation, data analysis and configuration review. Physical surveys, antenna installation, drive testing and laboratory validation usually require site access, so a hybrid setup is often practical in Germany.
Ask for evidence of comparable systems, clear test methods and decisions supported by measurements. A strong telecom engineering freelancer should explain coverage assumptions, interference risks, capacity limits and handover plans in language that both technical and operational teams can use.
Communications Engineering is often weighed against a narrower RF specialism, conventional IT networking or vendor-specific telecom expertise. The best choice depends on whether the main challenge is physical signal behaviour, network services, equipment integration or long-term operations.
A credible communications engineering professional shows structured requirements, traceable calculations, repeatable measurements and concise technical documentation. They should also describe how they handled interference, interoperability, changing site conditions and disagreements between design targets and real-world results.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects are Automotive (82%), Manufacturing (73%), and Information Technology (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Communications Engineering in their recent projects are Project Management (91%), Information Technology (82%), and Operations (82%).
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