VxWorks Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used VxWorks
Jens R.
Last position:
Platform Architect & Senior Developer at Direct client, industrial measurement technology, medium-sized company
- Technical leadership across hardware, firmware, and software teams; scope: hardware/firmware team (4 people) and leadership group (5 people)
- Consolidated and documented a product family that had grown over more than 15 years and aligned it with CRA compliance — from the bare-metal I/O module to the cloud interface.
- Provided the most important customer product with the essential requirements and architecture documentation within two months — for a firmware landscape that had grown over more than 15 years. It now supports the customer’s modernization strategy.
- Established a monthly reporting line to the supervisory board and executive board within three months: nine meetings since 12/2025. The report itself is versioned and built from the CI pipeline; it is based on automatically collected activity and release data instead of assessments.
- Built a container-based CI/CD infrastructure from scratch: cross-compilation, host tests, and documentation builds in one continuous pipeline.
- Introduced declarative QA gates for DevOps and development artifacts — from the start using lefthook instead of pre-commit, executed in a dedicated container image.
Technologies used: arc42, req42, tpo42, docToolchain, PlantUML, ArchiMate, C4 model, ADR, C, C++ (GTest), CMake, Bare Metal (ARM Cortex-M3/M7), OCI containers, Jenkins, lefthook, Prometheus, Grafana, SBOM, CRA, OPC, SCADA, PLC integration, IPv6 migration, Zero Trust, Sociocracy 3.0, Cynefin
Ljubomir O.
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, confirmation and conformity tests for safety-critical braking control units in the railway industry
- Software Test Application & Integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies and component interactions
- Test Automation (FEAT Framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting and result analysis
- Functional Safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage as well as conformity with EN50126/28/29
- Test Automation for Communication Components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements Analysis & Shift-Left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test Design & Test Case Development: Derivation of test conditions and coverage strategies and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT) including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & Automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test Data & Configuration Management (XML): Maintenance and adjustment of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-Functional Testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile Development & Defect Management (JIRA, Confluence): Work in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error Analysis & Debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system levels (application to bus)
- Model-Based Analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & Test Documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Hendrik W.
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Adding/creating test specifications
- Performing regression tests
- Performing release tests
- Analyzing Jira tickets
- Identifying software defects and fixing them with C#
Sunish B.
Last position:
AtlasMind - Production AI assistant for Jira at Mercedes Benz Innovation Labs Gmbh
- Converts natural language into JQL using RAG and pgvector. Returns structured JSON with a query, chart spec, and plain-text answer. A two-stage router answers general questions without touching the JQL pipeline at all.
- Interchangeable LLM backends: Ollama, vLLM, Groq, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock - switchable at runtime, no code changes. Self-healing JQL: on Jira validation failure, feeds error back to LLM, retries up to 4 times. OCI Vault for secrets. Deployed on Oracle Cloud A1 with GPU inference over Tailscale private network. Open source.
Uwe S.
Last position:
Software Developer Embedded Systems at Self-employed
Miodrag M.
Last position:
Senior Consultant for System Software Development and Project Management at KOM Motive Ltd
Consulting and project management for customers such as Advantest, IBM, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, Adara Networks, Themis Computers, CheckPoint, Smart Technologies Inc, Soma Networks Inc, Plus Server AG, Positron Inc.
Roles: Software Team Lead, Subproject Lead, System Subproject Lead, System Engineering, Requirements Engineering and Management, QA and Process Expert.
Automotive industry experience (2008–2025) with customers such as Elektrobit, Valeo, Magna, Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler, BMW, TRW, ALPS.
Project examples:
Hanon Systems: CI/CD development and test automation (ETAS ISOLAR AUTOSAR, Jenkins, AWS, Azure).
Magna Inc. and GETRAG: Consulting for SW integration and process improvement (ASPICE audit, ASIL-B).
Valeo: SW project lead for Park Assist and Volvo/JLR, release planning, mentoring, process adjustments, ASPICE compliance.
Schaeffler AG: System engineer and SW project manager, development of functional specifications, subprocess frameworks for RM, CM, V&V.
Mahle Electric Drives: System Requirements Engineer, algorithm optimization, Embedded C/C++, unit and integration testing.
Bosch/Daimler: Design and development of Multi-Core-AUTOSAR and RTE layers, Continuous Integration Framework, Change Management.
Elektrobit: Development of AUTOSAR BSW configuration tools, bootloader framework, performance optimization, debugging.
ALPS Automotive/CDN Automotive: Low-memory AUTOSAR architecture, BSW and ASW integration, automation of documentation and code generation.
KOM Technologies Group: Internal SW Development Subcontracting for Daimler OHCM, CAN drivers, SSA integration, AURIX MCAL development.
Extensive Linux/Automotive experience (2005–2025) at MBTI, Advantest Corporation, Harman Samsung, Valeo, Molabo GmbH, Continental Automotive, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, General Dynamics Mission Systems, US Telco Vendor, Adara Networks, Positron Inc, Soma Networks Inc, CheckPoint, NDA projects, Plus Server AG, KOM Technologies Group (R&D).
Jonathan M.
Last position:
On-Site Coordinator at Freelance
- Customer interface and relationship management
- Requirements management and work coordination
- Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet
Torsten W.
Last position:
Product Owner at Beyonnex
Initial technical analysis of the requirements for the two applications
Creating a system concept for the interim solution and for the final solution
Creating the product vision, customer journey, and story map for the interim solution in close cooperation with subject matter experts
Building a development team
Managing dependencies and interfaces with the other applications according to Domain Driven Design principles
Creating EPICs and user stories, and maintaining the product backlog in coordination with subject matter experts and developers
Running sprint reviews with relevant stakeholders such as subject matter experts and management
Analyzing the requirements for the final solution
The interim solution was built within 8 months and was successfully used for the 2022 heating cost billing
The interim solution has since been further developed to increase automation
A technical concept for the final solution was created
Handover to two internal Product Owners is currently in progress
Michael E.
Last position:
Software Developer at Continental
- Supported a telematics component in the automotive sector with SELinux and open-source license management.
- Products: SELinux, iMX8, ScanCode.
- Skills: Linux, firmware development, Python.
Meenakumar V.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Technical Manager at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies
- Led 14 member dev team and delivered postgresql database integration and performance optimization
- Delivered 8 K lines of C code with fewer defects (5 medium to low) in 8 months of development
- Integrate open source pgVector for AI application of the database for exact and nearest neighbor search
Michael D.
Last position:
Consultant Software Architect at Railway Systems Company
- Model based UML software design for safety critical level SIL-4 interlocking rail traffic system, according to CENELEC 50128 and IEC 62279 standards.
- Skills: CENELEC 50128, IEC 62279, UML Rhapsody code generation, IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), DNG RM requirements tool, Design Patterns, software functional safety, Risk Control Measures, SCRUM.
András B.
Last position:
Test Equipment Developer at Minebea Access Solutions
- Tested passenger car opening handle at system level integrating hardware, software and mechanics
- Built and provided complete test equipment for system testers using Arduino boards, Saleae Logic analyser, oscilloscope, multimeter, RLC meter, programmable power supplies and function generators
- Developed system testing concepts and constructed manual system test bench
- Supported system testers with hardware and software tools
- Products: BMW XNF, Rolls Royce, Audi eRing, JLR (Jaguar-Land-Rover)
Oliver O.
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.
Mostafa S.
Last position:
Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH
- FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
- IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
- Code simulation: QuestaSim
- Timing analysis
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Statistics of experts using VxWorks
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
72%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
2
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
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using VxWorks
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.
VxWorks experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (90%)
- Automotive (70%)
- Telecommunication (70%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Energy (35%)
- Education (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Real-time foundation
VxWorks is a commercial real-time operating system from Wind River for embedded products that need predictable response times, strong reliability and controlled resource use. It supports deterministic scheduling, multitasking, networking, device drivers and hardware-specific integration. Companies use it in aerospace, defence, industrial automation, medical equipment, transportation and telecommunications.
Products and systems
VxWorks specialists help create systems where timing, uptime and controlled updates matter. Typical deliverables include:
- Flight, radar and mission systems
- Industrial controllers and robotics
- Medical and diagnostic equipment
- Network infrastructure and communications hardware
- Vehicle, rail and transport electronics
Ecosystem and tooling
The work commonly spans VxWorks kernel configuration, RTPs, BSPs, drivers, networking and inter-process communication. Strong knowledge of C and C++ is central, along with cross-compilation, bootloaders, target debugging and hardware bring-up. Depending on the release and product context, professionals may also use Wind River Workbench, VxWorks SDK, Simics, Git, Jenkins and static analysis tools.
When outside expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance VxWorks expertise when a device must move from prototype to production, a legacy system needs modernization or a new board requires a reliable BSP. Specialists can also support certification preparation, performance analysis, fault isolation and secure over-the-air update designs. In Germany, this expertise is relevant to industrial, automotive, aerospace and medical technology teams that combine embedded work with strict quality processes.
Collaboration and delivery
VxWorks projects depend on close coordination between software, electronics, testing and product assurance teams. Remote collaboration works well for architecture, code review, build systems and diagnostics when the target hardware and lab access are available. On-site work in Germany can be valuable for board bring-up, integration testing and troubleshooting timing or driver issues on physical equipment.
Signs of strong expertise
Look for professionals who can explain design decisions in terms of latency, scheduling, memory protection and failure behaviour. Useful evidence includes delivered BSPs, production drivers, real-time networking, target debugging and structured verification. Strong specialists also understand the product lifecycle:
- Translate hardware constraints into a maintainable VxWorks design
- Diagnose issues across application, kernel and device layers
- Document builds, interfaces, tests and release procedures
- Work safely with regulated or safety-relevant systems
Frequently asked questions
Key details about VxWorks, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
VxWorks is used for embedded products that require deterministic real-time behaviour, reliability and long service life. Common examples include avionics, industrial control, medical devices, network equipment, transport systems and defence electronics.
VxWorks provides a commercial real-time environment with integrated tooling, vendor support and options for safety or security-focused product development. Linux offers a broad ecosystem and flexible licensing, while FreeRTOS is a lighter option for many microcontroller products; the right choice depends on timing, certification, hardware and maintenance needs.
A strong VxWorks specialist usually brings C or C++, embedded debugging, board support package work and device-driver knowledge. Experience with networking, bootloaders, Git, continuous integration, hardware interfaces and real-time testing is also valuable.
The required depth depends on the work. VxWorks application changes may need solid embedded experience, while kernel configuration, BSP development, migration or certification support calls for a specialist who has delivered comparable target systems and can work directly with hardware constraints.
Many VxWorks tasks, including architecture, code review, build configuration and defect analysis, can be handled remotely from Germany. Board bring-up, lab testing and integration with specialist equipment may require scheduled on-site access or secure remote access to the target hardware.
Ask how the professional handled scheduling, memory, interrupts, drivers, failures and target debugging in a real product. For VxWorks, also review evidence of tested BSPs, reproducible builds, clear documentation and effective cooperation with hardware and quality teams.
VxWorks can be suitable for safety-critical products when the selected configuration, hardware, development process and evidence meet the applicable product requirements. The operating system alone does not provide compliance; teams must plan verification, traceability, isolation and documentation from the start.
Project documents may refer to VxWorks, Wind River VxWorks or the Wind River ecosystem. Older systems can also contain references to earlier tooling and product generations, so a specialist should confirm the exact release, target architecture, build process and existing support arrangements before changing the system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 695 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 72% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Automotive (70%), and Telecommunication (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (85%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VxWorks
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.
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