DO-178 Experts in Germany
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, 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
Ljubomir O.
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 V.
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.
Deepak N.
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
Thomas A.
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 H.
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 I.
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
Michael D.
Last position:
Consultant Software Architect at Railway Systems Company
- Model based UML software design for safety critical level SIL-4 interlocking rail traffic system, according to CENELEC 50128 and IEC 62279 standards.
- Skills: CENELEC 50128, IEC 62279, UML Rhapsody code generation, IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), DNG RM requirements tool, Design Patterns, software functional safety, Risk Control Measures, SCRUM.
Domenico P.
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 R.
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 W.
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
32 years
Position duration
4.3 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
91%
Master's degree or higher
73%
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using DO-178
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.
DO-178 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (91%)
- Aerospace and Defense (73%)
- Telecommunication (73%)
- Automotive (64%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Healthcare (55%)
- Banking and Finance (36%)
- Education (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Airborne Software Compliance Under DO-178
DO-178, formally recognized in Europe as ED-12, defines the core certification requirements for airborne software in commercial aviation and defense systems. Specialists working with this standard guide avionics software through rigorous planning, development, and verification lifecycles. Their work ensures that every safety-critical function behaves deterministically across complex flight regimes.
Certification Baselines and Safety Levels
Projects typically align with the latest revisions, DO-178B or DO-178C, mapped directly to Design Assurance Levels:
- DAL A: Catastrophic failure condition prevention requiring object code verification
- DAL B: Hazardous condition mitigation with full decision coverage
- DAL C: Major condition management requiring statement coverage
- DAL D and E: Minor and no-safety-impact airborne applications
Core Engineering Deliverables
Independent professionals translate high-level system requirements into compliant, auditable outputs. They author the Plan for Software Aspects of Certification, write software requirements data, and maintain bi-directional traceability matrices. Specialists also conduct Stage of Involvement audits, deliver structural coverage analysis, and prepare the final Software Accomplishment Summary for airworthiness authorities.
Verification Tooling and Standards Ecosystem
Practitioners integrate modern tooling with supplements like DO-330 for tool qualification and DO-331 for model-based design using MATLAB Simulink. For code analysis, they employ LDRA Testbed, VectorCAST, or Cantata alongside static checkers such as Polyspace. Embedded targets often run safety-certified real-time operating systems including VxWorks 653, PikeOS, or LynxOS-178.
The Aerospace Engineering Landscape in Germany
Germany hosts major civil aerospace hubs, defense consortia, and pioneering electric vertical take-off and landing manufacturers in Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg, and Hamburg. These initiatives require rigorous compliance under European Union Aviation Safety Agency regulations. Freelance specialists bridge critical gaps during formal certification milestones, bringing specialized auditing rigor to embedded software teams.
Hallmarks of Seasoned Compliance Specialists
Top specialists combine embedded C, C++, or Ada capabilities with deep familiarity with FAA and EASA certification procedures. They resolve complex structural coverage anomalies such as MC/DC without altering underlying flight control logic. Their experience allows development teams to pass formal SOI audits without delaying flight test schedules or product deliveries.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DO-178, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DO-178 is the primary guidance document used by international certification authorities to evaluate software in airborne systems. It provides a structured lifecycle process ensuring that software performs its intended function with a level of confidence corresponding to its flight safety risk. Compliance is mandatory for obtaining an airworthiness certificate from bodies like EASA and the FAA.
While both revisions follow the same fundamental objectives for safety and verification, DO-178C introduces explicit supplements for modern development paradigms. These supplements cover model-based development, object-oriented programming, formal methods, and software tool qualification. Engaging a professional familiar with the modern revision ensures modern toolchains remain fully auditable.
Specialists proficient in DO-178 typically bring deep experience in safety-critical C, C++, or Ada, along with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks 653 or PikeOS. They often understand complementary standards such as DO-254 for airborne hardware and ARP4754A for system-level safety integration. Familiarity with requirements management platforms like IBM DOORS is also standard practice.
Much of the documentation, static analysis, and unit testing within a DO-178 workflow can be executed remotely using modern continuous integration and emulation pipelines. However, hardware-in-the-loop validation and official Stage of Involvement audits often require occasional on-site presence at testing facilities, particularly when handling protected aviation intellectual property.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, working alongside the German Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, acts as the primary certification authority for civil aircraft programs in Germany. A qualified DO-178 consultant structures lifecycle data and Stage of Involvement reviews to align precisely with EASA expectations, minimizing regulatory objections and streamlining formal flight clearances.
Achieving MC/DC under DO-178 requires demonstrating that each condition within a decision can independently affect the decision outcome. Specialists use qualified coverage analysis tools such as VectorCAST or LDRA, paired with customized low-level test suites executed on target microprocessors, to satisfy these rigorous DAL A verification objectives without introducing extraneous test code.
When an automated tool is used to eliminate, reduce, or automate verification activities required by DO-178, that tool must undergo formal qualification. Compliance professionals rely on DO-330 to demonstrate that compiler optimizations, code generators, or verification runners cannot fail to detect an error or inject a safety defect into airborne binaries.
Look for proven participation in successful Stage of Involvement audits and past delivery of formal Software Accomplishment Summaries for certified aircraft. Strong candidates can readily explain how they handle traceability gaps, structural coverage deficiencies, and tool qualification hurdles under strict DO-178 guidelines without slowing down release cycles.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 995 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 73% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects are German (91%), English (91%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DO-178 in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Aerospace and Defense (73%), and Telecommunication (73%).
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 (91%).
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