ISO 21448 Experts in Germany
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Felix S.
Last position:
App Developer at XIXUM-Modeler
- Developing a model-based AI where natural language is interpreted as formal relations.
- Natural language terms are not considered rigid but fluid and can be negotiated in a context so meaning resolves by iteratively specifying.
- Develops all kinds of model solutions.
- Backed by natural language and data annotation.
- Requirements to code and other solutions.
Kartheek K.
Last position:
Advisor & Investor (Limited Partner) at Destrosolutions
- Advised the executive team on the strategy, architecture, and development of an AI-powered Product Security Operations Center (PSOC); a cybersecurity operating system for software-defined cyber physical connected systems.
- Provided strategic guidance on product vision, regulatory alignment, and market positioning, supporting capabilities across threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance automation, and autonomous product security.
Nagaraj N.
Last position:
Manager, Functional Safety at Eaton Industries GmbH
- Lead functional safety strategy and ISO 26262 compliance across the full lifecycle for a high-voltage electronic switching device that safely connects/disconnects the HV battery in EVs, enabling fast fault isolation and high-current interruption.
- Own the Functional Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and Development Interface Agreement (DIA), acting as the primary safety governance authority across program stakeholders.
- Architect system safety concepts — developing FSC, TSC, and system safety architecture — and define the safety manual with complete user instructions.
- Direct verification and confirmation reviews per ISO 26262 independence requirements.
- Lead safety analysis activities (FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, DFA) and chair vehicle/system integration reviews across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Define methods, templates, and processes that establish best-in-class FuSa practices organization-wide.
- Conduct SEooC assessments and audits, representing the safety organization to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Reza S.
Last position:
Senior Development Engineer Driver Assistance Systems (Product Owner) at BMW Group (Contracted through Advanced Engineering GmbH)
- Developed lateral-safety steering functions across two service packs, serving as Product Owner for SP-2021 and Function Developer for SP-2025
- Defined and maintained system requirements, coordinated validation and testing, and ensured seamless integration into series vehicles across 29 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models
- Drove a 62.5% reduction in Lane Keeping Assistant PPH (Problems Per Hundred) count from 9.6 (2023) to 3.6 (2025) in the US-IQS (Initial Quality Study) by enhancing function performance, contributing to a 7-position improvement in BMW’s overall brand ranking
- Managed collaboration with two main suppliers, resolving technical challenges and securing on-time milestones
- Delivered safety functions that supported multiple NCAP programs (EuroNCAP, ChinaNCAP, KoreaNCAP, JapanNCAP), with all models meeting or exceeding targets
Parthiban M.
Last position:
Quality Assurance Engineer at Hanon Systems GmbH
Define the QA strategy and plan for the above mentioned OEMs project.
Identify applicable processes, methods, and standards to be followed (eg, GS_95014, KGAS, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, etc.).
Plan reviews, audits, and assessments as per the strategy.
Check whether the project follows defined processes (System, software, mechanical, hardware, testing, change, configuration, problem, risk etc.) as per strategy.
Provide QA support to software process: software requirement analysis, software architectural design, software detailed design and unit construction, software unit verification, software component verification and integration verification, software verification processes.
Monitor compliance with organization-wide and project-specific standards.
Verify that deviations are documented and escalated.
Review work products (requirements, design docs, test cases, code, reports (MISRA, C0, C1, coding standards), etc.).
Check compliance with standards, templates, and checklists.
Ensure that bi-directional traceability exists (e.g., requirements ↔ design ↔ tests).
Give objective evidence (not influenced by delivery pressure) during assessments.
Identify non-conformances (process not followed, missing approvals, wrong standard).
Report deviations and track them until closure.
Verify that corrective actions are implemented (5why, Ishikawa, 8D, FMEA, FTA, DFM, DRP, PCC, LLBP, PDCA).
Provide QA status reports to management and project stakeholders.
Highlight risks related to process non-compliance.
Deliver objective evidence for assessments/audits (e.g., ASPICE, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO_PAS_8800).
Collect and analyze QA findings.
Suggest process improvements.
Support lessons learned activities.
Achieved ASPICE Level 1 and Level 2 for multiple Audi and Mercedes-Benz projects assessments.
Phani Meher G.
Last position:
Fusa Expert at HOLON GmbH
- Act as the primary point of contact and lead FuSa activities in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF for L4 AD shuttle
- Establishment of processes, guidelines, procedures and templates related to functional safety in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF
- Item definition, safety goal definitions of L4 AD shuttle with regards to ADS ECU domain namely perception, trajectory planning and execution
- Carry out HARA and STPA for different domains of L4 AD shuttle
- Evaluate the nominal and degraded performance under edge-case conditions
- Define functional safety requirements and allocate them to system, hardware, and software levels
- Implementation and evaluation of safety concepts (FSC and TSC) with respect to fail operational, fail safe strategies and architectures as part of the overall system requirements
- Develop and maintain safety cases and associated work products, ensuring ASIL D compliance
- Independent review of safety analyses including advice for creation, cooperation in, and maintenance of FTAs, FMEA, FMEDA etc.
- Coordinate safety activities and measures with internal and external stakeholders, and other relevant parties with reference to DIA
- Support project teams in the creation of work products in accordance with the safety life cycle in relation to system, software and hardware development
- Implementation of an effective SMS in accordance with EU 2022/1426
Eddy K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Jungheinrich Norderstedt AG & Co. KG
Project management for embedded software development (batteries & chargers)
Management of (sub-)projects for the development of embedded software for lead-acid batteries and Li-ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers in industrial trucks
Coordinating the specialist departments involved and external service providers from the start of the project to series maturity. Planning internal and external field tests.
Ensuring project goals in terms of quality, costs and deadlines
Planning and managing the use of resources
Clarifying project-specific issues in direct contact with internal customers
Regular reporting to the client
Requirement engineering and system design
Coordinating customer specifications with the client and comparing with the system platform
Creating and managing system requirements and high-level system design
Technical review of requirements with software developers, hardware designers, test and validation engineers, and service technicians.
Thomas K.
Last position:
Consultant/Coach Risk Management, Automotive SPICE, Functional Safety, Automotive Security, Processes at Tier-1 Automotive Supplier
- Establishing a risk management framework
- Consolidating management systems (UMS/QMS/EMS/TISAX) including integrating automotive processes (A-SPICE, functional safety, automotive cybersecurity)
- Planning the necessary approach for implementing Automotive SPICE
- Designing strategies for processes: SYS.1-5, MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8-10, ACQ.4, SWE.1-4
- Process analysis and design for SYS.1-5, MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8, SUP.9, SUP.10, ACQ.4
Valon J.
Last position:
Cybersecurity and Data Scientist Engineer at Freelancer
- Cybersecurity (IT, OT, ethical hacking & penetration testing)
- Data science (machine learning, deep learning, data engineering and data analytics)
Joachim F.
Last position:
Director System Safety & Product Cybersecurity/Product Governance, Global R&D at ZF
- Lead global safety and cybersecurity strategy for ZF’s full product portfolio, including audits, assessments, release recommendations, processes, field monitoring, and incident response.
- Serve as Governance, Risk & Compliance manager for ZF’s R&D.
- Since January 1, 2025, took on additional responsibilities in AI, data privacy, and Automotive SPICE.
- Pioneered a data-based safety and security culture powered by a company-wide digital platform and currently integrating agentic AI for continuous compliance measurement and incident response.
- Oversee a team of approximately 50 employees across 10 global locations; oversee safety and cybersecurity for hundreds of product developments and over 5000 system and software engineers impacting all ZF product lines.
Paul B.
Last position:
Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH
Ailyn S.
Last position:
Product Owner in Diagnostics and OTA at Anonymous (Automaker)
- Development of an OTA specification and architecture
- Strategy, content & scope management, risk management, communication management, change management, stakeholder management
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Statistics of experts using ISO 21448
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Education
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 21448
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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.
ISO 21448 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%)
- Information Technology (42%)
- Education (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Telecommunication (17%)
- Advertising (8%)
- Aerospace and Defense (8%)
- Agriculture (8%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SOTIF purpose
ISO 21448 defines Safety Of The Intended Functionality, commonly called SOTIF. It addresses hazards caused by performance limitations or foreseeable misuse when no component fault exists. The standard is especially relevant to perception, decision-making and control functions in automated vehicles.
Automotive scope
SOTIF work applies to advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions such as lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, automated parking and emergency braking. It examines whether a system can behave safely in situations its design does not fully recognize, including unusual road layouts, weather or object appearances.
Methods and evidence
Specialists translate ISO 21448 into practical safety activities across the development lifecycle. Typical deliverables include:
- Hazard identification based on functional insufficiencies
- Scenario catalogs and trigger-condition analysis
- Verification plans for perception and decision functions
- Validation evidence for known and unknown unsafe scenarios
Connected standards
ISO 21448 works alongside ISO 26262, which focuses on hazards caused by malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems. SOTIF specialists also work with ISO 34502, automated driving safety cases, cybersecurity processes and systems engineering methods. They connect safety goals with sensor specifications, software behavior and vehicle-level testing.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance ISO 21448 specialists when an ADAS program enters concept definition, safety validation or regulatory preparation. External support can clarify incomplete safety arguments, structure scenario-based testing or review evidence before a vehicle or feature moves to a new release. In Germany, collaboration may involve vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and testing teams across distributed sites, with clear technical English often required.
Strong specialist profile
A strong professional combines functional safety knowledge with practical understanding of sensors, machine learning limits, vehicle dynamics and test operations. They can distinguish a system fault from an intended-function limitation, trace hazards to requirements and explain residual risk in a defensible safety case. The best specialists communicate clearly with software, hardware, validation and compliance teams, whether they work remotely or on site.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about ISO 21448, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
ISO 21448 is used to manage safety risks caused by limitations in a system’s intended functionality rather than by component failures. It is central to ADAS and automated driving features that depend on perception, prediction and decision-making.
ISO 21448 addresses unsafe behavior when the system and its components function as designed but cannot handle a situation safely. ISO 26262 focuses on hazards caused by malfunctioning electrical or electronic systems, so both standards may apply to the same vehicle function.
A strong ISO 21448 specialist usually understands ISO 26262, systems engineering, scenario-based testing and safety-case development. Knowledge of sensor fusion, machine learning limitations, vehicle dynamics and data quality is also valuable for ADAS work.
The most useful time to involve an ISO 21448 professional is during concept definition, before safety assumptions and test strategies become difficult to change. Specialists are also brought in for validation reviews, evidence gaps, feature changes and independent safety-case assessments.
Much of an ISO 21448 assignment can be performed remotely, including hazard analysis, requirements review, scenario design and safety-case documentation. On-site work may still help with vehicle tests, sensor evaluation or workshops involving several German project teams.
Ask an ISO 21448 specialist to explain how they identify functional insufficiencies, unknown unsafe scenarios and trigger conditions. Review whether their past deliverables connect hazards, requirements, test evidence and residual-risk decisions instead of relying on generic compliance language.
ISO 21448 is relevant to partially automated and driver-assistance functions as well as highly automated systems. Any feature whose safety depends on correct sensing, interpretation or intended behavior can face SOTIF concerns.
An ISO 21448 freelancer can produce hazard analyses, scenario catalogs, trigger-condition assessments, validation strategies and structured safety-case evidence. They may also review sensor and algorithm assumptions, test coverage and the links between system requirements and vehicle-level results.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 953 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Information Technology (42%), and Education (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (92%), and Information Technology (67%).
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