UNECE R155 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used UNECE R155
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.
Britta F.
Last position:
Project Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles / Aftersales
- Independently responsible for the conception and cross-market rollout of a safety-relevant digitalization project for the centralized, transparent provision of vehicle and service data
- Developed an integration concept for existing IT and workshop sy...
Parthiban M.
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.
Shaffi S.
Last position:
Software Architect at Volkswagen AG
- Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
- Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
- Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
- Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.
Thomas K.
Last position:
Consultant/Coach Risk Management, Automotive SPICE, Functional Safety, Automotive Security, Processes at Tier-1 Automotive Supplier
- Establishing a risk management framework
- Consolidating management systems (UMS/QMS/EMS/TISAX) including integrating automotive processes (A-SPICE, functional safety, automotive cybersecurity)
- Planning the necessary approach for implementing Automotive SPICE
- Designing strategies for processes: SYS.1-5, MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8-10, ACQ.4, SWE.1-4
- Process analysis and design for SYS.1-5, MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8, SUP.9, SUP.10, ACQ.4
Valon J.
Last position:
Cybersecurity and Data Scientist Engineer at Freelancer
- Cybersecurity (IT, OT, ethical hacking & penetration testing)
- Data science (machine learning, deep learning, data engineering and data analytics)
Joachim F.
Last position:
Director System Safety & Product Cybersecurity/Product Governance, Global R&D at ZF
- Lead global safety and cybersecurity strategy for ZF’s full product portfolio, including audits, assessments, release recommendations, processes, field monitoring, and incident response.
- Serve as Governance, Risk & Compliance manager for ZF’s R&D.
- Since January 1, 2025, took on additional responsibilities in AI, data privacy, and Automotive SPICE.
- Pioneered a data-based safety and security culture powered by a company-wide digital platform and currently integrating agentic AI for continuous compliance measurement and incident response.
- Oversee a team of approximately 50 employees across 10 global locations; oversee safety and cybersecurity for hundreds of product developments and over 5000 system and software engineers impacting all ZF product lines.
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Statistics of experts using UNECE R155
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using UNECE R155
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
UNECE R155 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%)
- Information Technology (57%)
- Education (29%)
- Manufacturing (29%)
- Professional Services (29%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Aerospace and Defense (14%)
- Energy (14%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What UNECE R155 covers
UNECE R155, formally UN Regulation No. 155, sets cybersecurity requirements for vehicles and their manufacturers. It requires a functioning Cyber Security Management System, or CSMS, and evidence that cybersecurity risks are managed across the vehicle lifecycle. The regulation supports vehicle type approval in markets that apply it.
Vehicle cybersecurity work
UNECE R155 work connects governance with hands-on security engineering. Specialists help companies identify threats, assign responsibilities, document controls and maintain evidence for audits and approval activities.
- Define CSMS processes and ownership
- Run threat analysis and risk assessment
- Map controls to vehicle systems and suppliers
- Prepare approval and audit documentation
- Monitor incidents, vulnerabilities and changes
Standards and tooling
A strong UNECE R155 capability usually includes ISO/SAE 21434, cybersecurity engineering and supplier assurance. Projects may also involve secure gateways, telematics, in-vehicle networks, over-the-air updates and security operations processes. Tools for requirements, traceability, risk analysis and vulnerability management help connect evidence across teams.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise before type approval, during a new vehicle programme or when an existing CSMS needs independent review. Germany-based manufacturers, suppliers and mobility businesses may need on-site workshops alongside remote work with international engineering and compliance teams.
- A new vehicle platform needs a security concept
- Supplier evidence is incomplete or inconsistent
- An audit or approval review is approaching
- Vulnerability response lacks clear ownership
- Processes must align with ISO/SAE 21434
Skills that matter
The best professionals combine regulatory interpretation with practical vehicle security. They can translate R155 obligations into engineering tasks, challenge weak assumptions in risk assessments and communicate clearly with approval authorities, product teams and suppliers. Experience with German automotive processes and English-language collaboration can be valuable for local and international programmes.
What quality looks like
Quality is visible in traceable decisions, consistent risk logic and evidence that remains current after approval. Strong specialists distinguish mandatory R155 outcomes from broader security improvements, define measurable responsibilities and leave teams with maintainable processes rather than documents that only support one review. They also understand how software updates, supplier changes and newly discovered vulnerabilities affect the CSMS.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about UNECE R155.
UNECE R155 is used to assess whether a vehicle manufacturer has an effective cybersecurity management system. It covers governance, risk management, incident handling and cybersecurity across development, production and operation.
UNECE R155 is a vehicle type-approval regulation that requires a suitable CSMS and supporting evidence. ISO/SAE 21434 is an engineering standard that provides a detailed framework for managing cybersecurity risks throughout the vehicle lifecycle; companies commonly use both together.
UNECE R155 work benefits from adjacent knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434, threat analysis and risk assessment, secure software development, incident response and supplier management. Familiarity with vehicle networks, telematics, gateways and over-the-air updates is also useful.
UNECE R155 projects need enough practical experience to connect regulatory requirements with real vehicle programmes and evidence. The right level depends on the assignment: a gap assessment may need a focused compliance specialist, while a new CSMS may require broader lifecycle and supplier expertise.
UNECE R155 activities such as document reviews, risk workshops and process design can often be handled remotely. On-site sessions may still help with vehicle labs, factory processes, supplier meetings or sensitive programme discussions in Germany.
UNECE R155 professionals should be able to show how they have built or assessed CSMS processes, supported threat analysis and created approval evidence. Ask for clear examples of deliverables, their role in the work and how they kept documentation aligned with engineering changes.
UNECE R155 expects manufacturers to maintain processes for identifying, assessing and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents. A capable specialist will connect vulnerability monitoring, incident response, software updates, supplier communication and evidence maintenance.
UNECE R155 expertise is strongest when regulatory knowledge is matched with sound vehicle security judgement. Look for professionals who produce traceable risk decisions, communicate well across engineering and compliance teams, understand supplier dependencies and keep the CSMS effective after type approval.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 851 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Information Technology (57%), and Education (29%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used UNECE R155 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).
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