OSEK Experts in Germany
matched in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AIWork with specialists who know OSEK/VDX scheduling, task and event handling, and ECU integration for automotive embedded software. Get vetted, available experts matched fast and precisely for the work you need.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OSEK
Oliver Ohly
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.
- MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
- Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
- EB Tresos
- Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
- VS Code
- Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.
Peter Jehle
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Jürgen Kaiser
Last position:
Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH
- Managed and developed the system architecture for the INEOS Grenadier model year 2028/29, ensuring interaction of all E/E system components according to GB/T 32960.
- Developed a product reference model for the entire E/E system of the vehicle.
- Coordinated requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) between OEM and suppliers at SYS.1 and SYS.2 levels for VW and Porsche.
- Created and aligned requirements for BMS fan control and OBD within Polarion.
- Developed a secure system architecture for steer-by-wire systems, including ECU hardware, software, and communication.
- Integrated various process design approaches from CARIAD, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), FUSE/FAME, and RFLP, with ASPICE requirements.
- Created a process model in ESCAPE mapping essential components of SAFe onto ASPICE.
- Served as Lead Architect for electric drive development, focusing on parklock and cooling and lubrication functions for Mercedes AMG.
- Analyzed requirements in Integrity and developed functional models in UML using Enterprise Architect.
- Developed generic models for parklock and cooling functions, including sequence diagrams and a navigation model for the overall project.
Ould Aly Isselmou
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
Karl Spielberger
Last position:
Software Consultant, Architect, and Developer at Forklift Truck Manufacturer
Consulting in all areas of software development such as architecture, inter- and intra-process communication, end-to-end validation
Monitoring and measuring resources such as runtime and memory usage
Specification of interface and implementation patterns as well as high-level and detailed specifications
Design and implementation of functional and safety software
Specification of unit tests and support of the integration and software tests in the HIL test department as part of software validation
Development of platform-independent control and regulation software for a fuel cell system (multi-processor 16-bit and multi-core 32-bit)
Development/concept design of state machines
Development/concept design of control algorithms
Development/concept design of inter-process safety communication
Development/concept design of basic software components for parameter, characteristic curve, and error management
Development of vehicle communication based on CAN
Development/concept design of commissioning, maintenance, and service interfaces via CAN and UDS diagnostics
Conducting validation and supporting external validation
Creating specifications for testing
Tilmann Spahlinger
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Günter Schellenberger
Last position:
Teacher for mathematics and computer science at Helene Lange Gymnasium Fürth
- Teaching mathematics and computer science
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
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using OSEK
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Certifications per freelancer
0
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using OSEK
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What OSEK is
OSEK is an automotive software standard for real-time embedded systems. It defines how tasks, events, alarms, resources, and communication are handled inside an ECU. Many search for it as OSEK/VDX, the older name used with the same core idea.
Where it is used
- ECU software for body, powertrain, chassis, and gateway functions
- Deterministic task scheduling in safety-critical control units
- Basic communication between in-vehicle nodes
- Integration work in legacy automotive programs
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists usually work close to the OS configuration, the scheduler, and the communication stack. They often know AUTOSAR Classic concepts because many OSEK-based programs evolved into that environment. Experience with C, embedded debugging, and vendor tools for ECU setup is a clear advantage.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually look for outside expertise when an ECU must be stabilized, ported, or integrated into a larger vehicle platform. It also helps when a legacy OSEK/VDX setup must be documented, reviewed, or linked with newer AUTOSAR work. In Germany, this often matters in automotive programs that need on-site coordination with test and integration teams.
What good specialists do
- Configure tasks, alarms, resources, and events correctly
- Keep timing behavior predictable under load
- Read and improve legacy ECU code with care
- Support integration, testing, and root-cause analysis
How to judge quality
Good OSEK professionals understand real-time constraints, not just the API names. They can explain why a task wakes up, what blocks it, and how priority rules affect behavior. Ask for examples from ECU integration, scheduler issues, and code that had to be kept stable over time.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about OSEK — answered in short.
OSEK is used to build predictable embedded software for vehicle control units. It defines task scheduling, alarms, events, resource handling, and communication so ECU behavior stays deterministic. That makes it useful in systems where timing matters and failures are hard to absorb.
OSEK/VDX is the older name many specialists and companies still use when they mean the same standard family. If you see that term, the discussion is usually about the same real-time ECU concepts, especially in legacy automotive projects. Searchers often use both names when looking for help with older code or migration work.
OSEK is the simpler, earlier standard, while AUTOSAR Classic expands the stack with more layers, interfaces, and tooling. Many projects started with OSEK principles and later moved toward AUTOSAR Classic, so a specialist who knows both can bridge old and new ECU work. The right choice depends on the age and structure of the platform.
A strong OSEK specialist usually works comfortably in C, embedded debugging, and ECU integration. Knowledge of real-time scheduling, communication stacks, and vendor-specific configuration tools is important too. In automotive programs, familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic and test workflows is often valuable.
A good OSEK freelancer needs access to the ECU architecture, timing assumptions, and the current configuration from the start. Without that context, it is hard to judge whether a task issue comes from priority design, resource locking, or communication behavior. The more legacy the setup, the more important early system knowledge becomes.
Yes, much of the OSEK work can be done remotely if the codebase, configuration files, and test setup are accessible. On-site time in Germany can still help when hardware access, vehicle integration, or team workshops are needed. Many projects use a mix of remote analysis and local validation.
Ask for concrete examples of scheduler tuning, timing fixes, and ECU integration problems they solved in OSEK. Good specialists can explain the cause of a fault in plain language and show how they verified the fix. If they only repeat definitions but cannot trace behavior in a running system, that is a warning sign.
An OSEK specialist may deliver configuration updates, task and alarm setups, review notes, bug fixes, and integration support. In legacy projects, they may also document behavior that was never written down clearly. The best deliverables are practical: stable ECU behavior, clear traces, and code the next team can maintain.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OSEK 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 Germany who have used OSEK in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 75% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OSEK in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OSEK in their recent projects are German (100%), English (75%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OSEK in their recent projects are Automotive (75%), Information Technology (75%), and Manufacturing (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OSEK in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Quality Assurance (88%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OSEK
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.
Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!
Philipp Thomaschewski
FRATCH CEO
