ISO 26262 Experts in Stuttgart
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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.
Pierre-Jean Albertini-Fujii
Last position:
Verification Engineer – Aviation at Tri.Merge GmbH
- Automated Python-based analysis of test script repositories
- Built a SQLite database for signal and value tracking
- Identified critical discrepancies with ad-hoc SQL queries
- Technologies: Python, SQLite, Excel/ODBC
Holger Beck
Last position:
Consultant for development support topics and standards at TeDiMoS GmbH
- Standards research "Product-/project-related for speed-controlled pumps".
- Support of internal development departments on standards issues nationally and internationally.
- Creation and maintenance of internal standards and test plans.
- Generation of technical requirements from normative specifications.
- Collaboration with authorities.
- Coordination with associations and organizations/authorities (VDE, UL, notified body EMC test).
Paul Birth
Last position:
Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH
Gildas Djomen
Last position:
System Team Lead Diagnostics – Hybrid & Electric Drives (HEV/MHEV/PHEV) for Transmission and Engine (NA/SA) at Stellantis e-transmission
- Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
- Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
- Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
- Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
- Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
- Creation of diagnostic RFQ
Moulay Driss Sennaoui
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Thomas Arends
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Jochen Mader
Last position:
Technical Project Lead – Software Development at IT Security (Defense) / CyberSecurity
Technical project lead for the software testing subproject in the development of encryption systems (tactical crypto devices).
Test monitoring
Test specification
Software test implementation
Schedule planning
Code reviews
Team leadership
Test team resource planning
Test team coordination
Coordination of overall project flow
Stakeholder management
Report creation
Reporting to executive management
Delivered testing milestones on schedule, ensuring timely integration with development.
Improved test team efficiency by standardizing workflows and reporting.
Ensured compliance with Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Michael Beck
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
Stephan Johne
Last position:
Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security) at DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach
Risk analyses according to CRA for E/E systems with safety levels SIL2 and SIL3 according to IEC61508 & EN 50126 ff. in the rail sector, Role: Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator
Ilhan Catak
Last position:
Senior Battery Systems Expert at Freelancer
400V 50A LFP (LiFePO4) 20 kWh home PV solar hybrid ESS energy storage system with inverter, MPPT, charger and battery pack
ESS systems testing and battery systems consultancy for Senec GmbH – Leipzig, Germany
48V 100A and 60V 120A Li-Ion battery pack design and BMS integration project with direct liquid immersion cooling technology for industrial mobile machinery battery pack at HyperX GmbH – Kornwestheim, Germany
Orhun Suezer
Last position:
Independent Consultant
- Security, PMI and Agile project management projects and trainer
- Variety of projects with worldwide premium OEMs, Tier1s and Tier2s
- e.g. Panasonic Europe, Cymotive, Veoneer, Cyres, VW, BMW, Ford
Kavin Trivedi
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.
- Evaluating AUTOSAR architectures and integrating safety-relevant software solutions.
- Collaborating with OEMs and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety standards and process conformity.
- Leading functional safety assessments and ASPICE assessments.
- 2016–2019: Body Computer Module – Role as Lead Software Integrator. Responsible for the software integration of safety-critical ECUs, implementation of AUTOSAR software components, and system integration testing.
- 2019–2022: PowerNetGuardian – Role as Software Architect. Developed a safety-critical software architecture, ASIL decomposition, and created software safety requirements according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
- 2022–Present: PowerNetGuardian Plus – Role as Lead Software Architect. Responsible for the overall software architecture, safety and cybersecurity concepts, FMEA analyses, and technical consulting during OEM negotiations.
Okan Altay
Last position:
Team Leader / Project Manager at OEM in the Stuttgart area
- development, setup and deployment of a custom HIL system for aerodynamic components
- adaptation of the system specification and creation of the test specification
- coordination and planning of test cases, as well as specification of component and K-HIL tests at the system level and in integration
- planning, specification and execution of interface tests
- participation in vehicle trials
- led a team of 10 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
- Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog
Harald Bergmann
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
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Statistics of experts using ISO 26262
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92% (Germany: 97%)
Master's degree or higher
69% (Germany: 68%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 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 vehicles
ISO 26262 defines how to manage functional safety in road vehicles. Companies use it to reduce risk in electrical and electronic systems and to prove that safety work is consistent from concept to release.
Where it is used
- Safety concept and item definition
- HARA and ASIL allocation
- Technical safety requirements
- Verification, validation, and safety case work
- Supplier and integration support
It matters in powertrain, braking, steering, ADAS, body electronics, and other systems where failure can affect drivers or passengers.
What strong specialists do
Strong ISO 26262 specialists turn safety rules into clear project work. They write and review safety plans, trace requirements, support audits, and help teams connect engineering evidence to the standard.
They are practical, structured, and careful with interfaces between hardware, software, and systems work.
Common tooling and methods
A good specialist usually works with requirements tools, test and issue tracking, and document control systems. They understand safety analyses, traceability, and how to keep evidence usable across teams and suppliers.
- Safety plans and work products
- Traceability and review support
- FMEA, FTA, and related analyses
- Audit preparation and evidence packs
When companies bring in freelance help
Freelance support is common when a program needs extra safety capacity, an external review, or short-term help for a launch. Teams also bring in specialists when they need to recover missing documentation or align partners on one safety approach.
In Stuttgart, this often fits automotive and mobility work that needs both onsite coordination and remote document support.
What to look for
Look for experience across the full safety lifecycle, not just one document type. A strong specialist can explain ASIL decisions, interface risks, and what evidence is still missing.
They should also communicate well with systems, software, hardware, and quality teams, because ISO 26262 work crosses all of them.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with ISO 26262? These answers cover the essentials.
ISO 26262 covers functional safety for road vehicles. It guides how teams identify hazards, define safety goals, derive requirements, and build evidence that the system was developed with safety in mind. It is used across concept, development, verification, and release.
ISO 26262 is focused on functional safety, not general process quality. It asks whether a failure in an electrical or electronic system could create an unreasonable risk and how that risk is controlled. That makes it different from broad quality systems that do not go as deep into vehicle safety behavior.
A strong ISO 26262 specialist usually also understands requirements engineering, systems engineering, verification, and risk analysis. Knowledge of hardware-software interfaces, supplier management, and safety case writing helps a lot. Familiarity with AUTOSAR, MBSE, or testing tools can also be useful, depending on the program.
Teams usually bring in ISO 26262 support when they need extra hands for safety work, a fresh review before release, or help building missing evidence. It is also useful when a program is new to safety processes or when suppliers need alignment on one safety approach. In Stuttgart, this often comes up in automotive projects with tight launch dates.
A lot of ISO 26262 work can be done remotely, especially document reviews, requirement work, and evidence preparation. Onsite time helps when the specialist needs to join cross-functional workshops, supplier meetings, or hardware and system reviews. Many companies use a mix of both.
A good ISO 26262 freelancer can explain the safety lifecycle in plain words and show how hazards, ASIL decisions, and requirements connect. Look for clear work products, careful traceability, and a practical approach to gaps and open actions. Strong specialists also challenge assumptions without creating confusion.
Functional safety is the broader idea of keeping systems safe when something goes wrong. ISO 26262 is the standard that defines how this is done for road vehicles. If your project is in automotive, ISO 26262 is usually the reference people mean when they say functional safety.
Ask which safety work products they have owned, how they handled ASIL-related decisions, and how they work with hardware, software, and systems teams. For ISO 26262, it also helps to ask how they support audits, supplier coordination, and missing evidence recovery. Their answers should be specific to real project work, not just the standard name.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 763 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 69% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (73%), and Aerospace and Defense (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Project Management (87%).
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