ISO 26262 Experts in Germany
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Muhammad Tanveer Baig
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 line with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-border 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) reprocessing, 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. Used 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 measurement data. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully managed complete engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept through system integration and validation to technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Volker Foitzik
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
Goran Popovic
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
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.
Jens-Uwe Peter
Last position:
Architecture and Programming for Automotive Test Bench Platform at Automotive Supplier
In this project, I was responsible for the design and implementation of 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 consistent use of UML modeling throughout. This structured approach made it possible to greatly increase the reusability of individual LabVIEW test modules and to significantly reduce development time for follow-up projects. I also integrated modern automotive standards such as CAN FD, LIN, and safety requirements, which made the solution future-proof.
Technologies: LabVIEW, Visio, UML, CAN FD, LIN, DMM, Safety, image processing, project management, HMI, C#, C++, Python, Rust, CI
Saurabh Helambe
Last position:
Master Thesis, Simulation at AVL in Germany
- Engineered and validated a full-vehicle thermal management system in MiL simulation, achieving 95% correlation accuracy against real-world vehicle measurements, directly supporting virtual calibration and reducing dependency on physical test benches.
- Led end-to-end Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) simulation development using AVL CruiseM and MATLAB/Simulink, covering system architecture, parameterization, and validation.
- Acquired and analyzed vehicle sensor measurements (temperature, volumetric flow rate) using dSpace MicroAutoBox (HiL) and IPEmotion, translating raw data into actionable calibration insights.
- Calibrated and optimized critical actuators and thermal components - pumps, valves, electric heaters, heat exchangers, and refrigerant circuits and identified/integrated previously missing physical behaviors to close the gap between simulated and real vehicle performance.
- Designed and tuned an integrated actuator controller with precisely calibrated parameters, producing a high-accuracy virtual model adopted for downstream development use.
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.
Lino Giefer
Last position:
Senior Data Scientist at VinFast Germany GmbH
- Led strategic software development of fusion algorithms for precise object tracking, trajectory prediction, and environment modeling based on multimodal sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMU)
- Developed and implemented navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion of visual, inertial, and distance-based sensor sources
- Automated extraction and training processes with CI/CD
- Developed and optimized data pipelines and processes in Microsoft Azure using Apache Spark, Databricks, and PySpark
- Developed and optimized embedded software for automotive control units
- Designed latency-critical software for real-time control in robotic systems with RTOS (freeRTOS, SAFERTOS)
- Used the Vector toolchain (CANdela, DaVinci, CANoe) for configuration and diagnostics
- Optimized existing data pipelines and processes (ETL, data warehouse, SQL)
- Developed and trained machine learning models using PyTorch
- Created deep-learning-based object detection and visual SLAM algorithms, trained on combined data from camera, LiDAR, and IMU sensors
- Implemented computer vision algorithms for object detection and classification in robotic systems using OpenCV and YOLO, utilizing synchronized image and depth data
- Implemented behavior-based control systems for autonomous robots using ROS2 Behavior Trees
- Performed testing, release, and integration of sensor fusion algorithms into automotive production programs
- Ensured adherence to proper software development processes and safety standards to guarantee high data quality (MISRA, ISO 26262, ASPICE)
Olfa Azzabi
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
Achim B.
Last position:
Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE
- Integration of ADAS components in different project roles as integrator, tester and debugger, including BMW KAFAS4 camera system and ZF Full Range Radar.
- Connection and visualization of radar sensor data via ROS2 (Linux) to support sensor fusion and...
Mohamed Issam Khelifi
Last position:
Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS) at Continental
- SW project coordination, integration of cyber security functions, and planning/tracking of processes (CS-DIA) with the customer
- Team management, preparation of cyber security qualification, and conducting audits
- Multinational team (Serbia, Germany) and supplier support (Tier 2: Renesas, Eeins, Argus …)
Britta F.
Last position:
Project Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles / Aftersales
- Independent responsibility for the design and cross-market rollout of a safety-relevant digitalization project for the central, transparent provision of vehicle and service data
- Development of an integration concept for existing IT and workshop syst...
S.r.k. Chandra
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at STEPPS GmbH / Motherson Dr. Schneider
Project: Intelligent Light Communication Software — Audi
- Analysis and clarification of system requirements with the customer and translation into software architecture and design decisions
- Architecture and implementation of CAN FD and SPI communication on NXP S32K312
- Design and development of flash bootloader, flash driver, and boot manager for secure OTA-capable updates
- Configuration of the AUTOSAR BSW architecture (Dcm, Dem, NvM, BswM, Os, Mcu, Port, Com stack, Rtc) for portability and maintainability
- Design of the crypto stack (Csm, CryIf, Crypto) for secure flash and diagnostic data; integration of the NXP HSE core and wrapper layer
- Integration of customer-specific modules (Sfd, Ivd, Npm) into the Vector AUTOSAR stack
- Definition of the memory architecture: Memmap, CMake, and linker script configuration
- Leading board bring-up for the Audi light demo platform; implementation of diagnostic routines and identifiers
Vaibhav Ganvir
Last position:
Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH
E-Drive Control
- Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
- Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
- Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
- Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
- Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
- Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
- Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
- Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
- Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
- Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
- Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
- Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
Krithika Chand
Last position:
Professional Reorientation at Von Rundstedt
- Engaged in a structured career development program while strengthening German language proficiency (B1 level) and evaluating opportunities in ADAS/AD systems and requirements engineering.
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Statistics of experts using ISO 26262
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
12
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
68%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
3
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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About the technology
Functional safety for road vehicles
ISO 26262 defines how to engineer safety for electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles. It is used for concept work, safety analysis, validation, and the evidence needed to show that safety goals are handled with discipline. Many teams simply call it ISO 26262 or refer to it as functional safety for road vehicles.
Where it matters
It shows up in control units, powertrain work, ADAS features, battery systems, braking, steering, and other safety-related vehicle functions. In Germany, it is common in automotive OEM programs and supplier projects where traceability and clear safety arguments matter. Specialists help turn safety intent into structured project deliverables.
Typical deliverables
- item definitions and safety goals
- hazard analysis and risk assessment
- functional and technical safety concepts
- verification plans and safety case material
- confirmation measures and release evidence
Ecosystem and methods
Strong professionals working with ISO 26262 know the full safety lifecycle and the tools around requirements, traceability, and test evidence. They often work with systems engineering, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and model-based development teams. They also understand how safety artifacts connect across suppliers and internal review steps.
When to bring in specialists
Companies bring in freelance experts when a new vehicle function needs a safety concept, when an audit or review needs support, or when teams must close gaps in documentation. They are also useful when internal staff need help interpreting the standard or aligning work across hardware, software, and test streams. The best specialists stay concrete and can explain trade-offs clearly.
What strong experts do
A strong expert knows how to map hazards to safety goals and then to evidence that holds up in review. They write clearly, challenge weak assumptions, and keep traceability intact from concept to verification. They also know how to work with product, test, and systems specialists without slowing the project down.
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 road vehicles, especially where electrical and electronic systems can affect safe operation. It guides teams from hazard analysis and safety goals through design, verification, and release evidence. Companies use it when they need a structured safety case for features such as braking, steering, powertrain, or ADAS.
ISO 26262 is tailored to road vehicles, while IEC 61508 is the broader functional safety standard for many industries. In practice, ISO 26262 focuses on automotive system behavior, vehicle-specific risk, and the development lifecycle used by car makers and suppliers. If your project is automotive, this standard is usually the right reference.
A strong ISO 26262 specialist usually brings systems engineering, requirements management, verification thinking, and safety analysis methods such as FMEA or fault tree analysis. Knowledge of embedded software, hardware safety mechanisms, and traceability tools is also common. In mixed projects, clear communication with test and architecture teams matters just as much.
ISO 26262 outside help makes sense when a team needs a safety concept, support for an assessment, stronger documentation, or a second pair of eyes on a complex design. It is also useful when internal experts are busy and the project still needs progress on safety work. Freelance specialists can step in for a focused phase without long onboarding.
Much of ISO 26262 work can be done remotely because it relies on documents, reviews, and structured analysis. On-site time can still help during workshops, concept alignment, or safety discussions with hardware and software teams. For Germany-based projects, many companies use a hybrid setup with remote preparation and on-site review sessions.
Look for practical evidence that the ISO 26262 specialist has shipped safety work, not just read the standard. Good signs are clear safety concepts, consistent traceability, sensible assumptions, and deliverables that survive review. Ask how they handled hazards, ASIL thinking, and collaboration across functions, and listen for concrete examples.
A common problem in ISO 26262 projects is treating it as document filling instead of real safety engineering. Teams also struggle when traceability is weak, safety goals are vague, or hardware and software assumptions do not match. A good freelancer spots these gaps early and helps the team fix them before review time.
For a ISO 26262 assignment in Germany, language needs vary by team, but many project discussions and artifacts are handled in English. A freelancer should be ready to work with automotive processes, supplier interfaces, and strict review discipline. Familiarity with German OEM or supplier ways of working is helpful, but concrete safety experience matters most.
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 831 € 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, 68% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% 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 2.3 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 (65%), and Information Technology (47%).
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 (74%).
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