ISO 26262 Experts in Germany
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Fred K.
Last position:
Project Manager Digital Restructuring at Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH
Assignment focus: Leading digital restructuring in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment. Focus areas: improving data flows and data quality, introducing paperless data collection in production, integrating machine data for automatic SPC calculation and process control, as well as cybersecurity analyses.
Main objectives:
- Analyze, structure and improve data flows and data quality in production
- Introduce paperless data collection in manufacturing areas
- Integrate machine data for automatic SPC data calculation and process control
- Implement digital restructuring while meeting regulatory requirements in the Defence environment
Measures and results:
- Analyzed and structured existing production data flows as a basis for control and reporting
- Established mechanisms to ensure data quality and availability across manufacturing areas
- Introduced paperless data collection in production — replacing manual and paper-based processes
- Integrated machine data for automatic SPC data calculation (control charts, Cp/Cpk) and real-time process control
- Conducted cybersecurity analyses in the production and IT environments
Area of responsibility: Project management for digital restructuring, paperless production, data management and data quality in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment.
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Muhammad Tanveer B.
Last position:
Embedded Systems Consultant / Architect | Integration and Validation Engineer / Manager at Ingenieurbüro Baig
Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400-V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in compliance with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-country EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.
Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rework, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.
End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field-of-view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Skilled use of a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.
Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.
Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.
Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurements. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully delivered full engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept to system integration and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Kristin S.
Last position:
Consulting and optimization in the area of request specifications, environmental certificates and construction site tests at SonnPower GmbH
Preparation of specifications and processes to optimize request specifications for energy containers. Preparation of guidelines for environmental certification and pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.
Roger B.
Last position:
Plant Manager, Steinach Plant at Frör Plaho-Tec
- Interim assignment until a new plant manager was found
- Ensured production control and on-time order processing.
- Introduced transparent weekly and monthly planning as well as forward-looking capacity management.
- Cleaned up and structured bills of materials, master data and work documents.
- Held team leader meetings and coordinated the production areas.
- Took over the professional management of the production teams.
- Promoted an open, constructive leadership culture and involved employees in change processes.
- Coordinated with adjacent areas (production planning, supply chain, quality, development).
- Documented measures and prepared the handover to permanent management
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission
- Review and assessment of the existing situation
- Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps
Volker F.
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
Yannide D.
Last position:
Development Engineer Test Automation at Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG
- Project: Thermomix Online Mock
- Manual execution of functional tests
- Implementation of automated end-to-end tests
- Execution of regression tests and analysis of results
- Further development of the QA website server using Express.js, Handlebars and Node.js
- Further development of the test environment
- Technologies: Agile software development Scrum, Robot Framework, Python, JavaScript, Git (GitLab), VS Code, Jira, Confluence, Express.js, Handlebars, Phoenix/Elixir
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
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.
Pierre-Jean A.
Last position:
Verification Engineer – Aviation at Tri.Merge GmbH
- Automated analysis of test script repositories using Python
- Set up a SQLite database for signal and value tracking
- Identified critical inconsistencies through ad hoc SQL queries
- Technologies: Python, SQLite, Excel/ODBC
Jens-Uwe P.
Last position:
Architecture and programming for an automotive test bench platform at Automotive supplier
In this project, I was responsible for designing and implementing a new, modular, and highly scalable test bench platform for an automotive supplier. My focus was on developing a robust system architecture and programming the associated software, with UML modeling used consistently throughout. This structured approach significantly increased the reusability of individual LabVIEW test modules and sustainably reduced development time for subsequent projects. I also integrated modern automotive standards such as CAN FD, LIN, and safety requirements, making the solution future-proof.
Technologies: LabVIEW, Visio, UML, CAN FD, LIN, DMM, Safety, Image processing, Project management, HMI, C#, C++, Python, Rust, CI
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
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.
Oliver M.
Last position:
Project Supply Quality Manager (PSQM) at TKMS
- Quality management
- Preparation of templates and review minutes
- Preparation of FAT documents
- Support during hardware tests and FAT
- Verification of test results
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Statistics of experts using ISO 26262
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
97%
Master's degree or higher
69%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
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 26262
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ISO 26262 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (97%)
- Manufacturing (66%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Education (28%)
- Healthcare (26%)
- Energy (25%)
- Telecommunication (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ISO 26262 Covers
ISO 26262 is the international functional safety standard for electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles. It covers the safety lifecycle from concept and hazard analysis through development, production, operation and decommissioning. Its goal is to reduce unreasonable risk caused by malfunctioning behaviour.
Safety Lifecycle
The standard connects management processes with technical evidence. Experts work with item definitions, hazard analysis and risk assessment, safety goals, functional and technical safety concepts, verification plans and safety cases. They help teams maintain traceability from safety requirements to tests and approvals.
Methods and Tooling
ISO 26262 work often sits alongside automotive systems engineering and quality processes. Relevant skills include:
- HARA, ASIL classification and safety goals
- FMEA, FTA, FMEDA and dependent failure analysis
- Requirements traceability and change control
- Model-based development and verification planning
- Safety case preparation and assessment support
Teams may use requirements and lifecycle tools such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS, Polarion or comparable systems, together with version control, issue tracking and test automation.
Where It Applies
Companies use ISO 26262 for electronic control units, braking and steering functions, powertrain systems, body electronics, sensors, actuators and advanced driver assistance features. It is relevant to embedded software, hardware, system integration and safety-related supplier deliverables. In Germany, specialists commonly support automotive manufacturers, suppliers and mobility companies across these interfaces.
When to Bring in Experts
Freelance expertise is useful when a safety programme needs independent structure, additional capacity or evidence before a review. Typical triggers include:
- A new vehicle item needs HARA and ASIL determination
- Safety requirements are incomplete or difficult to trace
- Hardware metrics, diagnostics or failure analyses need review
- A supplier must align deliverables with customer expectations
- An assessment, audit or release milestone is approaching
Strong experts can join remotely for documentation, analysis and reviews, while workshops, laboratory work or plant activities may require on-site collaboration in Germany.
What Strong Experts Bring
Look for professionals who can explain safety decisions clearly and connect management, system, hardware and software evidence. They should distinguish ISO 26262 obligations from company processes, understand ASIL decomposition and freedom from interference, and challenge weak assumptions without blocking delivery. Experience with safety cases, audits and cross-company communication is especially valuable.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about ISO 26262.
ISO 26262 is used to manage functional safety for electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles. It provides processes and technical guidance for identifying hazards, assigning Automotive Safety Integrity Levels, deriving requirements and demonstrating that safety measures are effective.
ISO 26262 focuses on functional safety and the evidence needed to control risks from malfunctioning vehicle systems. Automotive SPICE focuses more broadly on development process capability, so the two frameworks are often used together rather than treated as alternatives.
A strong ISO 26262 expert often also understands embedded software, automotive hardware, systems engineering and requirements management. Useful supporting skills include HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, model-based development, cybersecurity coordination and safety case writing.
The required depth depends on the safety scope, ASIL targets, project phase and maturity of the existing process. A strong ISO 26262 expert should be able to show relevant work products, explain the reasoning behind safety decisions and adapt to the company’s development model.
Much of ISO 26262 work can be completed remotely, including requirements analysis, safety planning, document reviews and safety case preparation. On-site sessions may still help with workshops, hardware investigations, laboratory activities or close coordination with teams in Germany.
Ask the professional to explain a complete safety lifecycle example, including HARA, safety goals, ASIL reasoning, traceability and verification evidence. For ISO 26262, quality is shown by clear technical reasoning, consistent documentation and the ability to identify gaps without losing sight of delivery constraints.
ISO 26262 addresses functional safety, not the full scope of vehicle cybersecurity. Safety and cybersecurity activities can influence each other, so teams commonly coordinate ISO 26262 work with ISO/SAE 21434, threat analysis and secure development practices.
An ISO 26262 freelancer may prepare a safety plan, item definition, HARA, functional and technical safety concepts, safety requirements, analyses, verification evidence or a safety case. The exact deliverables depend on the project phase, system boundaries and responsibilities shared with suppliers.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 832 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects, 97% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 69% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are Automotive (97%), Manufacturing (66%), and Information Technology (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are Product Development (99%), Quality Assurance (96%), and Project Management (75%).
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