DO-178 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DO-178
Ljubomir Obrenovic
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail industry
- Software test application & integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies, and component interactions
- Test automation (FEAT framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting, and result analysis
- Functional safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage, as well as standards compliance according to EN50126/28/29
- Test automation for communication components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements analysis & shift-left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities, and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test design & test case development: Derivation of test conditions, coverage strategies, and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT), including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test, and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test data & configuration management (XML): Maintenance and adaptation of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-functional testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile development & defect management (JIRA, Confluence): Participation in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts, as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error analysis & debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system layers (application to bus)
- Model-based analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & test documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Torsten Voegler
Last position:
COO/CTO (Freelance) at Reitreal LLC
- Setting up and running operations for offering multi-level tokenized real estate investment possibilities,
- Start-up preparations, establishing a real estate investment trust (REIT)
- Communication with SEC, technology provider selection, etc.
Silvia Biedermann
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on EBICS optimization and further development of the customer’s internal EBICS application
- Business and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on products and applications of the EBICS standard in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product vendor to map the relevant optimizations on a technical level
- In the role of business coordinator, consulting on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and needs, and consolidating these on a business level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Review of the current EBICS standard for potential optimizations and further development
- Analysis of the current state to identify further development potential and derive suitable recommendations for action, taking regulatory requirements into account
- Carrying out EBICS tests during the project
- Responsible on a business level for requirements management, and in this context capturing and documenting requirements for such tests
- Design of a functional and long-term test management approach
- Execution and evaluation of tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project languages: German and English
- Tools/methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bank Rechner, Business Logics test data generator, Business Logics banking tool, Business Logics test system, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix virtual machines, WinSCP, Kitty, PuTTY, various Aareal Bank products, online banking portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Thomas Arends
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Arne Hendricks
Last position:
Embedded Fullstack Developer at IoT / Infrastructure Automation Sector
- Analysis of legacy codebase and identification of architectural issues, implementing improvements in coordination with the Product Owner.
- Development of clean, efficient, and fully documented code following established software engineering practices and standards.
- Analysis of Erlang components in backend and device layers to provide recommendations for ensuring stable system operation.
- Setup and optimization of CI/CD pipelines on client infrastructure, including testing, debugging, and certificate management quality assurance.
- Participation in planning, design, and implementation of epics and stories according to Product Owner specifications.
- Technical consultation for Product Owner regarding Erlang codebase management and best practices.
- Collaboration with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Elixir & Phoenix + PostgreSQL
- Erlang
- IoT
- CI/CD
- Git
- Agile/Scrum
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Frontend (VueJS)
- Embedded Devices
Ould Aly Isselmou
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
Deepak Nagarajarao
Last position:
Consultant at Advantest Europe Gmbh
- Develop hardware drivers and middleware using C++11, Java and Python
- Design of various RF features such as deembedding based on stakeholder requests
- Work with multiple teams to design drivers for multiple RF products
- Perform HW control to deliver RF signals and measure modulated response
- Develop RF drivers for generation of low noise signals to test WiFi7 products
- Use digital modulation techniques such as QAM for low level driver development
- Develop low level USB drivers for device enumeration
- Develop drivers for HW relay control of control boards for device testing
- Perform JTAG operations on devices under test
- Use network-based protocols (SFTP, UFTP, FTP, SSH) for control board communication
- Manage HW devices such as BADC and EEPROM for control board maintenance
- Utilize C++11/14/17 features, template metaprogramming and STL
- Employ multithreading for testing and control of multiple HW devices
- Develop tools for deployment of customer OS on control boards
- Perform component and integration tests using CxxTest
- Follow Scaled Agile Framework for software development
- Create detailed design documents using PlantUML
Domenico Pochiero
Last position:
Director of Product at QT Group
- Own product vision and roadmap for Axivion’s AI-enabled software quality and architecture platform (€35M+ ARR) with 12 direct reports (PMs, Marketers, etc.)
- Expanded TAM by 40% by repositioning the product as a compliance backbone for AI-driven, safety-critical software, generating €5M ARR growth
- Influenced €15M R&D investment through C-suite portfolio reviews, aligning innovation priorities with market and regulatory demand
- Enabled entry into regulated industries by accelerating certification readiness by 30%, improving retention and audit outcomes
Martin Raabe
Last position:
Developer (Software) – pre-market / post-market at Innomedic
- Support for algorithm and web application for successor software (MAXFRAME II) with AWS, IIS, Windows Server 2019, Polarion 2021, SVN, Visual Studio 2017, C++, C#, ASP.Net, Parasoft C++, Unity 2021, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, KendoUI, ReSharper, TeamCity.
Friedbert Wilczewski
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Freelance Senior Consultant
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Statistics of experts using DO-178
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using DO-178
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Certification focus
DO-178 is the main guideline for airborne software assurance. It is used to show that software for avionics, flight control, and other safety-critical aircraft functions meets the required level of rigor. Strong experts know how to turn requirements into evidence that supports certification review.
Typical work
- Software planning and compliance artefacts
- Requirements, design, and code traceability
- Verification strategy, test evidence, and reviews
- Audit support for certification packages
These tasks often appear in programs built around DO-178C, and in older projects still discussed as DO-178B.
Tooling and process
The best specialists work across requirements tools, test management, configuration control, and traceability systems. They know how to keep baselines clean and how to write evidence that reviewers can follow without gaps. They also understand how software work connects to hardware, safety, and systems engineering.
When to bring in help
Companies usually call in freelance expertise when certification work is behind schedule, evidence is inconsistent, or a review exposes traceability gaps. In Germany, this often matters for aerospace suppliers and engineering teams that need short-term support for on-site workshops or remote documentation work. A strong specialist can stabilize the process without slowing the program.
What strong experts do
- Build traceable requirements and test coverage
- Prepare reviewable compliance evidence
- Spot gaps before certification audits
- Work closely with safety, systems, and verification teams
Look for experts who can explain the why behind each artifact, not just produce documents.
Project fit
DO-178 work is not just paperwork. It affects architecture decisions, coding rules, review depth, and the proof needed for airborne software approval. The right expert helps keep the project aligned from first requirement to final certification package.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DO-178, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DO-178 is the standard guidance used to show that airborne software has been developed and verified with the rigor needed for certification. It is common in avionics, flight control, cockpit systems, and other safety-critical aircraft functions. Companies use it to organize evidence, not just to write code or tests.
DO-178 is often used as shorthand for the family of airborne software guidance documents, especially DO-178B and DO-178C. In practice, most current projects mean DO-178C, while older certification work may still reference DO-178B. A good specialist should know both and understand where the project sits.
A strong DO-178 expert understands requirements management, traceability, verification, and certification evidence. They should be able to work with safety and systems teams, not only with software specialists. If the project is moving toward a review or audit, choose someone who has produced defensible compliance artifacts before.
DO-178 focuses on airborne software, while standards like ISO 26262 focus on road vehicles and IEC 61508 covers broader functional safety contexts. The mindset is similar, but the evidence and certification expectations are different. If your team already knows one safety framework, that helps, but it does not replace specific DO-178 experience.
A good DO-178 specialist usually brings traceability discipline, requirements analysis, test design, configuration management, and review support. Familiarity with safety engineering and systems engineering is also valuable because the software evidence has to fit the wider aircraft program. Tool knowledge matters too, especially around requirements and test tracking.
You do not need to wait until a certification crisis starts. DO-178 support is useful early, when requirements are being shaped, and again later, when evidence must be cleaned up for review. If traceability is weak or documentation is inconsistent, bringing in help sooner is usually better.
Many DO-178 tasks can be done remotely, especially document review, evidence preparation, and traceability work. On-site time can help during kickoff workshops, audits, or sensitive alignment meetings with hardware, safety, and certification teams. For Germany-based programs, a mix of remote work and local presence is often practical.
Look for clear examples of certification support, not generic software delivery. A strong DO-178 specialist can explain how they handled requirements, verification evidence, reviews, and audit questions, and they should be comfortable with the exact version your project follows. If they speak plainly about gaps and controls, that is usually a good sign.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 996 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects are German (90%), English (90%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Aerospace and Defense (70%), and Telecommunication (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (90%).
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