dSPACE TargetLink Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used dSPACE TargetLink
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
Sven R.
Last position:
Software Developer - Building Automation
- Test controller unit
- Implement test environment
- Implement virtual nodes
- Commission CANopen network
- Define and automate test cases
- Design and implement LSS state machine
- Implement data exchange between tools
- Port requirements to vTestStudio in XML format
- Products: CANoe, vTestStudio, Playwright, Cypress, Robot, .NET
- Knowledge: CAPL, C++, CANopen, concept development, Python, JavaScript, XML, C#
Roland R.
Last position:
Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier
- closing the safety case
- creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
- transferring requirements into other database systems
- structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
- partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
- tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
Kavin T.
Last position:
Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR at Bosch
- Development and optimization of software architectures for safety-critical embedded systems in the automotive sector according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
- Performing safety analyses (FMEA, DFA, FTTI, HARA) for safety-relevant software.
- Technical consulting and support in acquisition processes for safety-critical software projects.
- Evaluation of AUTOSAR architectures and integration of safety-relevant software solutions.
- Collaboration with OEMs and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety standards and process requirements.
- Leading functional safety reviews and ASPICE assessments.
- 2016–2019: Body Computer Module – Worked as Lead Software Integrator. Responsible for software integration of safety-critical control units, implementation of AUTOSAR software components, and system integration testing.
- 2019–2022: PowerNetGuardian – Worked as Software Architect. Developed a safety-critical software architecture, ASIL decomposition, and created software safety requirements according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
- 2022–Today: PowerNetGuardian Plus – Worked as Lead Software Architect. Responsible for the overall software architecture, safety and cybersecurity concepts, FMEA analyses, and technical consulting during OEM negotiations.
Michael B.
Last position:
Developer/Consultant at Fresenius Medical Care
- Development of automated end-of-line tests (functional tests) for dialysis machines on a PLC test bench in a production environment
- Introduction of new technology based on Vector vTestStudio, CANoe, and Siemens S7 PLC
- Creating test concepts
- Implementing test cases and libraries in CAPL and C#
- Touch screen emulation and proprietary RPC (Remote Procedure Call) via CAN
- Connecting to the PLC (Siemens Simatic)
- Defining interfaces for device communication (vCDL)
- Defining user interfaces and linking to the frontend (JSON)
- Agile work using DevOps (Azure)
- Skills: CAPL, .NET, C#, vCDL, CANOpen, DevOps, PLC
- Tools used: Vector CANoe 18, vTestStudio 4, MS Azure DevOps, MS Visual Studio 2022, Mosquito MQTT, Git, Siemens TIA Portal
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Markus M.
Last position:
Software Architect / Developer at APAGCoSyst Control Systems GmbH
- Development and analysis of embedded software for control units
- AUTOSAR configuration, BLDC motor control, LIN bus
- System analysis
- Programming language: C
- Tool: Targetlink
Winfried H.
Last position:
Embedded Test Automation at Konecranes DEMAG
- Scrum, Jira, Zephyr, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Python, Git
Amr T.
Last position:
System Architect at Valeo
- Technical responsibility for the ConMod2.0 (Connectivity Module) product, which will connect future vehicles in the network as nodes with the Internet of Things blockchain.
- Lead technical discussions to define the specifications of various components (antennas, modems, Bluetooth chips, Wi-Fi chips, and microprocessors) with ConMod2.0 component suppliers (Quectel, Qualcomm, Marvell, and STMicroelectronics) and to discuss and plan system design iterations.
- Coordinate with other stakeholders, e.g., electronics system architect, software architect, software PMs, and software developers at Valeo Egypt, to define architecture concepts.
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Statistics of experts using dSPACE TargetLink
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using dSPACE TargetLink
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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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
dSPACE TargetLink experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (100%)
- Manufacturing (89%)
- Aerospace and Defense (44%)
- Information Technology (44%)
- Education (33%)
- Construction (22%)
- Energy (22%)
- Banking and Finance (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Model-Based Code Generation
dSPACE TargetLink is a model-based development toolchain for generating production C code from MATLAB Simulink and Stateflow models. It helps automotive teams turn control algorithms into maintainable embedded software for electronic control units while keeping model, code and calibration work connected.
Automotive Control Systems
TargetLink is used for powertrain, chassis, body, driver assistance and electric mobility functions. It supports the transition from functional models to ECU software that must meet strict requirements for timing, memory use, traceability and integration. In Germany, it is common in automotive and mobility programs with demanding validation processes.
Ecosystem and Tooling
Strong specialists work across the wider model-based development environment, not only inside the TargetLink interface.
- Simulink and Stateflow model preparation
- Production C code generation and optimization
- AUTOSAR software component integration
- Calibration with tools such as dSPACE ControlDesk
- Testing with MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL workflows
When Companies Need Specialists
Companies bring in freelance TargetLink expertise when an ECU program needs extra delivery capacity, a legacy model requires modernization or generated code fails integration or performance checks. Specialists can establish coding conventions, configure reusable libraries, review model quality and connect development work with existing requirements and test processes.
- New model-based ECU development
- TargetLink migration or workflow setup
- Code-generation issue resolution
- Safety documentation and traceability support
What Strong Professionals Deliver
Effective professionals understand both control logic and embedded constraints. They can explain why a model produces specific code, identify unsuitable data types or solver settings and improve execution behavior without changing the intended function. They also know how to document assumptions and work with distributed teams, including remote and on-site groups in Germany.
Quality and Project Fit
Assess specialists through evidence of shipped TargetLink work, generated-code reviews and experience with the relevant ECU domain. Ask how they handle model architecture, requirements links, compiler settings, calibration interfaces and verification results. The best fit combines practical dSPACE knowledge with disciplined communication and a clear understanding of the project’s toolchain.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around dSPACE TargetLink.
dSPACE TargetLink generates production-ready embedded C code from Simulink and Stateflow models. Companies use it for automotive ECU functions such as powertrain control, chassis systems, body electronics, driver assistance and electric mobility.
TargetLink supports model-based development, repeatable code generation and traceability from functional models to implementation. Hand-coded C can offer direct control, but it usually requires more manual alignment between design, documentation, testing and the final software.
dSPACE TargetLink work often connects with Simulink, Stateflow, MATLAB, AUTOSAR, embedded C, calibration and model-based testing. Useful adjacent knowledge also includes CAN communication, compiler configuration, requirements management and hardware-in-the-loop validation.
TargetLink projects benefit from professionals who have handled complete model-to-code workflows rather than only isolated modeling tasks. The required depth depends on the ECU function, safety expectations, integration complexity and responsibility for verification and release.
dSPACE TargetLink work can often be performed remotely when models, tool licenses, repositories and test environments are accessible. On-site sessions may still help with ECU integration, laboratory testing or secure development environments in Germany, while clear English or German communication supports efficient collaboration.
TargetLink workflows commonly use model-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Teams compare model behavior with generated-code behavior, check timing and resource use, and verify the integrated ECU against defined requirements.
TargetLink quality shows in predictable generated code, well-structured models, controlled configuration and traceable verification. A strong professional can diagnose issues across the model, generator, compiler and ECU integration instead of treating code generation as a black box.
dSPACE TargetLink is best known for automotive embedded control software, especially where production code, repeatability and verification matter. Its methods can also suit other safety-focused embedded systems, but the available tool knowledge and project experience are particularly concentrated in automotive and mobility work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects is 81 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 646 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (89%), and Aerospace and Defense (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE TargetLink in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (89%), and Quality Assurance (89%).
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