Model-Based Systems Engineering Experts in Germany
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Raschid I.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer/Manager at CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG
- Development of the unified CARIAD E3 2.0 software platform for future mobility
- Stakeholder management
- Synchronization and alignment with Solutions (UX, Security, Data Product & Mobility Services, Architecture, Software Product, Integration)
- Workshop and migration management
- Conducting risk matrix analyses
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Codebeamer
Adrian K.
Last position:
Senior Advisor, Process Governance & Transformation at MOIA GmbH
- Ran a group-wide steering committee to set strategic direction for a turnaround program. Planned delivery to secure go-to-market and investor milestones
- Prepared the project structure and supplier management process for an ACQ.4 Automotive SPICE audit. Built dry runs and compiled evidence with the team, resulting in a successful CL2 assessment
- Synchronized Automotive SPICE activities with the organization's SAFe rollout by screening base practices and agile artifacts for overlap. Avoided approximately 30% duplicate effort
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
Andreas E.
Last position:
Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality at Endurance GmbH
Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality
Machining & HP-Aluminium Die Casting
Strategic support for stabilization of entire production chain
Andreas W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at Own development / IP of CAMCO Engineering UG
UEF 3.0 · Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) · Autonomous Systems (UAS / dual use)
- Designed: Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) – AI-guided administration without replacing existing specialist procedures. Read-only semantic layer over registers and specialist processes based on the Federal Information Management (FIM). Decision authority remains with the case worker (architecture principle).
- Developed: Reference architecture with source-backed, derived statements (Executable Ontologies OWL/RDF/SHACL). Technically guaranteed purpose limitation and no-write-path principle in specialist data – auditable, without a central data pool.
- Anchored: Regulation as a design principle: EU AI Act (high-risk obligations for public-sector AI, fundamental rights impact assessment under Art. 27), GDPR, NIS2, and administrative automation limits (§ 35a VwVfG, § 31a SGB X) as technical control points in the architecture.
- Created: Methodical tool for pilot organizations: data pipeline assessment (phase 0), compliance blueprint, and management summary as a decision-ready package for public administration.
- Specified: UEF 3.0 as a successor architecture to TOGAF – decision paper, canonical ontology, six-layer architecture, read/actuate boundary, federation registry, terminology concordance, and release delta as a closed specification status.
- Architected: AI-native mission OS for autonomous UAS and ground robotics as a tactical layer on top of a separately approved autopilot. Run-time assurance according to ASTM F3269-21 (Simplex pattern): the verified safety controller keeps authority, the AI function provides suggestions.
- Designed: Three-tier architecture – Tier 0 autopilot with 650 Hz flight control on RTOS, Tier 1 AI OS with semantic world model and multi-agent cluster, Tier 2 swarm and ground mesh. Zenoh as the primary fabric, MAVLink as the only authenticated command path (single writer). Result: graceful degradation – loss of the mission, not of the aircraft.
- Secured: Two-gate chain on the read/actuate boundary – governance gate (can-question: AI Act risk class per actuation, enforced human oversight under Art. 14, immutable log) before the RTA safety monitor (is-it-correct question: flight envelope, geofence, energy reserve) with revert to the baseline controller.
- Anchored: Dual-use architecture with common core and build-time fork instead of runtime switch. Three separate legal levels: civil variant – UAS under the EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with the limited applicability under Art. 2(2) of the AI Act, ground robotics under the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with the full high-risk obligation chain, Cyber Resilience Act for both; unarmed carrier variant as defense material under AWG/AWV and Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821 (BAFA approval); armed variant under KrWaffKontrG. Each variant lives under exactly one dominant legal regime. Evidence base: AI BOM, SBOM, and complete data lineage.
- Analyzed: System analysis and realignment of grown engineering system landscapes. Approach concept for consolidation without migration – semantic layer over the existing sources instead of data transfer. Result: decision-ready implementation concept including an evaluation model for the target architecture.
Karlheinz W.
Last position:
Head of Systems Engineering ad Interim at Supplier of military energy systems
- Managing the Systems Engineering department with more than 30 employees in 3 teams
- Providing operational support in defining and implementing SE processes
- Analyzing existing approaches and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Planning resources and determining future staffing needs
- Preparing process and role descriptions
- Coordinating cooperation with other departments
- Planning and coordinating employee training (MBSE, RE, DOORS)
- Systematically developing objectives and templates for implementing efficient Requirement-Based Systems Engineering for new development projects
- Building and maintaining model structures in DOORS
- Creating the requirements management plan and user documentation
- Implementing special approaches using DXL
- Environment and applications: DOORS, Excel, Power BI
Christian S.
Last position:
Process Coach at Questax Professionals GmbH
- Consulting on the optimization of the system development process for MB.OS and introduction of MBSE on a central platform (25% increase in efficiency)
- Planning and conducting ASPICE assessments, analyzing the results, and creating a coaching strategy
- Training more than 10 project teams in systems engineering and software development methods
- Ensuring compliance with relevant development guidelines and processes
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
Harald M.
Last position:
MBSE Consultant for Cryptographic Devices
- Advising and coaching engineers and managers on system views, SysML, and related tools
Vaikunth S.
Last position:
Technology Consultant – Hydrogen Systems Engineering at Bashpa Energy Technology Solutions
- Consulting & strategic advisory in areas related systems engineering, infrastructure development, techno-economic feasibility, sector coupling and regulatory aspects of green hydrogen in India to evaluate integration and decarbonization opportunities.
- Developed data-driven models of renewable distributed energy resources (wind, solar and hydel) to evaluate the cost of green hydrogen production, distribution and application, aiming for commercial viability and affordability.
- Spearheaded the modelling of the Indian electricity grid and simulation of load balancing to estimate the short- and long-term energy market flexibility analysis to support energy trading and risk management for hydrogen assets.
- Leading AI-enabled software development to support decision-making and accelerate the adoption of a hydrogen economy in India.
Denis V.
Last position:
AUTOSAR Software Engineer at Pioneer R&D Europe
Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.
Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.
Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.
Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.
Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.
Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe
Languages: C, Python
Standards: AUTOSAR
Ambra C.
Last position:
Head of Research Group | Software-driven Ecosystems and Marketplaces at Siemens Foundational Technologies
- Leading an international technology consulting team of 10 software architects, modelers and researchers, developing and aligning team skills with Siemens goals related to software ecosystems and marketplaces
- Defined team strategy roadmap, consulting offerings and team development from scratch
- Responsible for €2M+ budget in BU consulting, pre-development and applied research projects
- Led the global Company Core Technologies program “Ecosystems and Marketplace Technologies” aiming at cross-company synergies in research and pre-development around software ecosystems evolution methods and practices
- Developed methods and tools to support holistic digital ecosystem transformation in industry
- Drove collaboration with academia with focus on emergent technologies for systems engineering and platform-based ecosystems design
- Facilitated innovation and patent workshops with cross-functional teams resulting in approximately 25 invention disclosures per year
Ould Aly I.
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
José Francisco F.
Last position:
Consultant - Model Based Systems Engineering at System Design Central
- Definition of software architecture and behavior using UML
- Development and evaluation of software functions in cooperation with software developers
- Definition of modeling guidelines for software design activities
- Analysis of the current and target states of the tools to be migrated
- Definition of migration steps and migration planning
- Execution of the migration
- Requirements elicitation and requirements documentation
- Analysis of model-based software development tools against identified customer requirements, followed by recommendations
- Definition and analysis of textual software requirements
- Analysis of customer requirements with regard to understandability, unambiguity, completeness, and verifiability
- Development and evaluation of system concepts in cooperation with hardware and software specialists
- Definition of system architecture and behavior using SysML
- Definition of modeling guidelines for the automatic creation of textual specifications from SysML models
- Definition of training concepts for Model Based Systems Engineering processes
- Definition of modeling methods for system development activities
- Development of standalone executable system models with IBM Rhapsody
- Development of graphical user interfaces in QML and Altia Design for system models
- Definition of modeling guidelines for the specification of model-based tests
- Implementation of UTP2 concepts in SysML
- Support for test engineers in defining system tests
- Development of IBM Rhapsody extensions for the automatic verification of the consistency, correctness, and completeness of SysML models
- System design training with SysML & MagicDraw, SysML & IBM Rhapsody, and SysML & Enterprise Architect
- Definition of project tasks and project schedules
- Preparation of effort estimates
- Customer support and project acquisition
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Statistics of experts using Model-Based Systems Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.9 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
76%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Model-Based Systems Engineering
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Model-Based Systems Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (94%)
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Aerospace and Defense (56%)
- Information Technology (56%)
- Education (39%)
- Energy (28%)
- Healthcare (28%)
- Professional Services (28%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Systems Thinking
Model-Based Systems Engineering, commonly called MBSE, uses structured models as the central source of information for designing and managing complex systems. Instead of relying mainly on disconnected documents, teams connect requirements, functions, interfaces, behaviors and physical elements in a consistent system model. This creates a shared view from early concept work through validation and lifecycle change.
Where It Applies
MBSE supports systems with many interacting components, stakeholders and compliance obligations. It is common in aerospace, automotive, rail, defense, medical technology, energy and advanced industrial equipment.
- Define operational concepts and system boundaries
- Trace stakeholder needs to requirements and tests
- Model functions, interfaces, states and physical structure
- Coordinate system, software, electronics and mechanical work
Modeling Ecosystem
Specialists often work with SysML and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect or Capella. The work may also connect to requirements, simulation, product lifecycle and configuration-management environments. Tool choice matters, but the modeling method and governance determine whether the model remains useful.
Project Expertise
Companies bring in freelance professionals when a program needs a modeling foundation, a tool transition or stronger traceability. They may establish a modeling approach, convert legacy specifications, create reusable patterns or prepare teams for a new development phase. In Germany, collaboration can combine remote model reviews with on-site workshops for complex hardware programs.
- Set up model structure, viewpoints and naming rules
- Integrate requirements and verification workflows
- Review model quality and stakeholder coverage
- Train teams in practical MBSE methods
Strong Professionals
Effective MBSE experts understand systems engineering beyond diagram creation. They can facilitate decisions across disciplines, expose inconsistent assumptions and explain models to technical and non-technical stakeholders. They also know when detail improves control and when it creates unnecessary maintenance.
Look for experience with requirements engineering, interface management, verification planning, risk analysis and change control. Strong professionals show how their models supported real decisions, not only how many diagrams they produced.
Choosing the Engagement
The right scope depends on the system stage and the result required. A short engagement may focus on a modeling assessment or pilot; a longer assignment may cover architecture, tool integration, governance and adoption across several teams. Define the authoritative model, expected deliverables, review points and ownership before work begins.
Remote work is practical when repositories, conventions and review routines are established. On-site sessions remain valuable for architecture workshops, domain alignment and sensitive program environments. Clear language expectations also help international teams working with German stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Model-Based Systems Engineering, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Model-Based Systems Engineering is used to represent requirements, functions, behaviors, interfaces and system elements in connected models. Companies use MBSE to align disciplines, assess design decisions, trace verification and manage change across complex products.
MBSE makes the system model a structured, connected source of engineering information, while document-based work often spreads information across specifications and diagrams. Documents still have a role, but MBSE improves consistency, traceability and impact analysis when the system changes.
Model-Based Systems Engineering is a core practice within the broader idea of digital engineering. Digital engineering can include simulation, digital twins, lifecycle data and automated analysis, while MBSE focuses specifically on the system model and the relationships it captures.
A strong MBSE specialist usually understands requirements engineering, systems architecture, interface management and verification planning. Experience with SysML, Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect can be useful, depending on the project environment.
The right Model-Based Systems Engineering experience depends on scope, system complexity and the maturity of the team. A focused assessment may need a modeling specialist who can work independently, while an enterprise rollout also requires governance, tool integration, facilitation and training skills.
MBSE can be handled remotely when teams share controlled repositories, clear modeling conventions and reliable review routines. On-site workshops in Germany may still be important for cross-discipline architecture decisions, hardware context or programs with strict access requirements.
Ask a Model-Based Systems Engineering freelancer to explain the decisions a model supported and how requirements link to verification. Review a representative modeling approach, naming scheme and traceability example, then test how clearly the specialist communicates trade-offs to different disciplines.
An MBSE freelancer may deliver a system context, operational concept, requirements structure, architecture model, interface definitions, behavior views, verification links and modeling guidelines. They can also assess an existing repository, define governance or prepare reusable model patterns for future work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 930 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 76% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and Spanish (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects are Automotive (94%), Manufacturing (78%), and Aerospace and Defense (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Model-Based Systems Engineering in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (94%), and Information Technology (83%).
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