ISO 26262 Experts in Stuttgart
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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
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.
Holger B.
Last position:
Consultant for development-related topics and standards at TeDiMoS GmbH
- Standards research "product- / project-related for speed-controlled pumps".
- Supporting internal development departments with standards-related questions nationally and internationally.
- Creating and maintaining internal standards and test plans.
- Deriving technical requirements from normative specifications.
- Cooperation with authorities.
- Coordination with associations and organizations/authorities (VDE, UL, notified Body EMC-Test).
Gildas D.
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 S.
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
Kavin T.
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.
- Evaluation of AUTOSAR architectures and integration of safety-relevant software solutions.
- Collaboration with OEMs and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety standards and process requirements.
- Leading functional safety reviews and ASPICE assessments.
- 2016–2019: Body Computer Module – Worked as Lead Software Integrator. Responsible for software integration of safety-critical control units, implementation of AUTOSAR software components, and system integration testing.
- 2019–2022: PowerNetGuardian – Worked as Software Architect. Developed a safety-critical software architecture, ASIL decomposition, and created software safety requirements according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
- 2022–Today: PowerNetGuardian Plus – Worked as Lead Software Architect. Responsible for the overall software architecture, safety and cybersecurity concepts, FMEA analyses, and technical consulting during OEM negotiations.
Thomas A.
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 M.
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 B.
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
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Ilhan C.
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 S.
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
Okan A.
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
Paul B.
Last position:
Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH
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Statistics of experts using ISO 26262
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 2.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
92% (Germany: 97%)
Master's degree or higher
69%
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 29 Oct 2026.
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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 (100%)
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Information Technology (47%)
- Aerospace and Defense (40%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Telecommunication (33%)
- Education (27%)
- Energy (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Functional safety for series road vehicles
ISO 26262 governs road vehicle functional safety across electrical and electronic systems. It guides manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers from concept through decommissioning. Teams apply its safety lifecycle to minimize hazards from systematic faults and random hardware failures.
Core deliverables across the safety lifecycle
- Item definition, HARA, and safety goal determination
- Functional and technical safety concepts (FSC and TSC)
- Quantitative safety analyses using FMEDA and FTA
- ASIL decomposition and safety mechanism allocation
- Safety case creation for confirmation reviews
Stuttgart automotive ecosystem alignment
Stuttgart represents a primary hub for automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and specialized engineering service providers. Local initiatives focus heavily on electric powertrains, automated driving platforms, and high-performance domain controllers. Projects in the region often require safety professionals who understand German OEM delivery processes.
Engineering tools and related frameworks
- Requirements tracing with IBM DOORS and Polarion
- Architectural modeling in Enterprise Architect
- Failure analysis in Medini analyze and APIS IQ-FMEA
- Safety OS integration with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive
- Alignment with Automotive SPICE and ISO 21434 cybersecurity
Drivers for external functional safety support
Development departments call in independent specialists during critical gate reviews, tight SOP deadlines, or safety audits. External experts resolve resource bottlenecks in HARA preparation and safety manual authoring. They also serve as impartial assessors for verification and validation confirmation measures.
Hallmarks of qualified safety professionals
Distinguished professionals show hands-on experience guiding an ECU to production compliance. They balance theoretical standard requirements with practical software and hardware design tradeoffs. Strong specialists defend their safety cases confidently before technical inspection authorities and customer safety managers.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with ISO 26262? These answers cover the essentials.
The ISO 26262 functional safety standard provides an automotive-specific risk-based framework to address hazards caused by malfunctioning electronic and electrical systems. It defines Automotive Safety Integrity Levels from ASIL A to ASIL D to specify necessary rigor and risk reduction measures throughout the development cycle.
While IEC 61508 provides the baseline for industrial functional safety, ISO 26262 specifically adapts these concepts to passenger cars, trucks, and buses. It replaces generic SIL levels with ASIL classifications, mandates specific automotive validation workflows, and structures safety management around the distinct Tier supplier and OEM relationship.
Many conceptual tasks such as HARA, safety architecture reviews, and safety manual authoring are handled remotely. However, ISO 26262 assignments with Stuttgart OEMs and suppliers often require hybrid arrangements for hardware-in-the-loop testing, vehicle prototype assessments, and customer milestone meetings.
International vehicle platforms usually document their safety work products in English. Even so, working within the Stuttgart automotive supply chain often requires fluent German to collaborate effectively with local systems engineering teams, validation leads, and quality managers on site.
Hardware evaluation under road vehicles functional safety rules relies heavily on inductive and deductive methods. Specialists perform failure modes, effects, and diagnostic analysis alongside fault tree analysis to calculate single-point fault metrics, latent fault metrics, and probabilistic metric for hardware failures.
A robust implementation of ISO 26262 relies on the structured development maturity defined by Automotive SPICE. Furthermore, modern vehicle programs run safety engineering alongside ISO 21434 cybersecurity engineering to ensure that cyber threats do not compromise defined safety mechanisms.
Software safety engineers working under ISO 26262 Part 6 must master defensive programming techniques, static code analysis, and MISRA C coding guidelines. They also design runtime monitoring mechanisms within AUTOSAR environments, including memory partitioning, watchdog stacks, and core execution supervision.
A capable practitioner demonstrates delivered projects where ECUs reached series production under standard compliance. Look for deep familiarity with functional safety assessment criteria, practical audit experience, and the skill to create a clear, defensible safety case that withstands third-party inspection.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used ISO 26262 in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € 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 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 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 Information Technology (47%).
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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