ISO 21448 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 21448
Kartheek Kumar Kothapalli
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.
Parthiban Mohanraj
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.
Paul Birth
Last position:
Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH
Reza Saljooghi
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
Felix Schaller
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.
Thomas Kupfer
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
Joachim Fox
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.
Phani Meher Ganti
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
Ailyn Stötzner
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
Valon Jashari
Last position:
Cybersecurity and Data Scientist Engineer at Freelancer
- Cyber Security (IT, OT, Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing)
- Data Science (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Engineer and Data Analytics)
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Statistics of experts using ISO 21448
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.9 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, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 21448
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About the technology
SOTIF basics
ISO 21448, also known as SOTIF, is the standard for safety of the intended functionality. It focuses on risks that remain even when no hardware or software fault is present. That makes it central for advanced driver assistance and automated driving functions.
What they deliver
- SOTIF concept and scope definition
- Hazard identification for intended behavior
- Validation and verification strategy support
- Safety case evidence and review material
- Gap analysis against system behavior
Where it is used
Companies bring in ISO 21448 specialists when a system can behave safely in most cases but still fail in edge cases, misuse, or foreseeable situations outside the original assumptions. It is common in automotive programs, especially where perception, decision logic, and human-machine interaction meet.
Skills around it
Strong professionals know the standard, but they also understand systems engineering, validation, and functional safety work around ISO 26262. They can read requirement sets, challenge assumptions, and turn ambiguous behavior into clear safety arguments. In Germany, they often work with English documentation and cross-site teams.
Typical project needs
- New ADAS feature introduction
- SOTIF gap assessment for an existing function
- Safety concept review before release
- Test scenario design for corner cases
- Support for supplier and OEM alignment
What good experts do
A strong ISO 21448 specialist does not stop at compliance text. They trace intended use, operating limits, and trigger conditions back to the real function design. They also explain trade-offs clearly so engineering, safety, and product teams can make sound decisions without guesswork.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about ISO 21448, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
ISO 21448 is used to manage safety risks that come from the intended behavior of a system, not just from faults. It is most relevant for functions like ADAS and automated driving, where the system may behave correctly in normal conditions but still become unsafe in edge cases. Companies use it to build a defensible safety case around those scenarios.
SOTIF addresses hazards caused by performance limits, misuse, or foreseeable scenarios outside the design assumptions. ISO 26262 focuses on hazards caused by faults in electrical and electronic systems. Most real programs need both, because a safe vehicle function must handle faults and non-fault-related risks.
Bring in a specialist when a new feature depends on sensing, interpretation, or decision logic and the team needs help proving that intended behavior is safe. That often happens during concept work, validation planning, or before a release gate. The earlier the review starts, the easier it is to close SOTIF gaps without redesign.
A strong Safety of the Intended Functionality professional usually knows systems engineering, hazard analysis, verification planning, and automotive safety processes. Knowledge of sensor behavior, scenario-based testing, and safety case writing is very useful too. Many projects also benefit from experience with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
It depends on the maturity of the function, but most teams need someone who has already worked on real safety arguments and validation plans. Early concept work can be handled by a broad specialist, while complex release or audit support needs deeper hands-on practice. The key is not just knowing the standard, but applying it to the actual system.
Yes, much of the analysis, documentation, and review work can be done remotely. For workshops, hardware reviews, or test discussions, hybrid or on-site sessions in Germany can be useful. Many companies combine both so the specialist can work efficiently with distributed engineering teams.
Look for evidence that the person can connect the standard to concrete system behavior, test strategy, and release decisions. Good ISO 21448 experts ask hard questions about operating limits, misuse, and scenario coverage instead of only quoting clauses. Clear writing and calm challenge of assumptions are strong signs of quality.
They should understand the product domain, the intended use of the function, and the team’s safety process. In automotive projects, they also need to work well with systems, testing, and safety stakeholders, often across supplier and OEM interfaces. Familiarity with English technical documents is usually important, including in Germany-based teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 916 € 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, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% 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 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Information Technology (40%), and Education (30%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 21448 in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (90%), and Information Technology (70%).
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