VxWorks Experts in Germany
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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, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail 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 standards compliance according to 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, 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 adaptation 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): Participation 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 layers (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
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.
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
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.
Miodrag M.
Last position:
Lead 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, sub-project lead, system sub-project 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 lead, development of functional specifications, sub-process frameworks for RM, CM, V&V.
Mahle Electric Drives: system requirements engineer, algorithm optimization, embedded C/C++, unit and integration tests.
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: memory-efficient AUTOSAR architecture, BSW and ASW integration, automation of documentation and code generation.
KOM Technologies Group: internal SW development subcontracting for Daimler OHCM, CAN driver, 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).
Hendrik W.
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Add/create test specifications
- Conduct regression tests
- Conduct release tests
- Analyze Jira tickets
- Identify software defects and fix them with C#
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)
Michael K.
Last position:
Bytec Medizintechnik
- Developed solution to filter heavily noisy analog sensor data by combining high-speed sampling with digital firmware filtering
- Increased battery life of a battery-powered medical device from about 10 days to about 18 months
- Supported the overall project up to initial clinical tests and TÜV approval
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
Bernd G.
Last position:
Freelance Embedded and Software Engineer at Hardware-Software-Design
Specialized in embedded software development with C, C++, assembly, and designing interfaces to other applications or components
Focus areas: communication (wireless and wired), control/regulation, low-power RF applications (e.g., Bluetooth LE), IoT applications, systems for measurement/data acquisition
Development of cross-platform communication protocols based on Bluetooth Low Energy for embedded systems, embedded Linux, and mobile applications
Mobile/desktop software development with C/C++, QML, and the Qt framework; platform-specific interfaces in Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS
Platforms: Linux, Android OS, iOS, Windows/UWP, embedded Linux, macOS; cross-platform with Qt 6, QtQuick/QML
Multithreaded applications, UI/UX design with QtQML; experience with VxWorks and QNX
Consulting and requirements analysis from concept through design, prototyping, testing to production transfer
Expertise in desktop, mobile, and backend software, cross-platform development, embedded software, digital and mixed-signal applications, wireless modules (Bluetooth LE, WiFi), short-range device certification, Bluetooth listing
Hardware development: concept and design of electronic circuits, schematic creation (OrCAD, Fusion360), simulation (PSpice, LTSpice), layout, prototype assembly, and commissioning
Extensive project experience in PC/desktop/server software, embedded software, mobile applications, and hardware development projects (selected from 2008 to 2025)
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Statistics of experts using VxWorks
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4.9 years
Positions per freelancer
14
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
76%
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 19 Sep 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 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 19 Sep 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 (89%)
- Automotive (68%)
- Telecommunication (68%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Aerospace and Defense (47%)
- Healthcare (47%)
- Energy (37%)
- Education (26%)
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. It runs embedded applications that need predictable timing, controlled resource use, and dependable hardware interaction. Teams use it in aerospace, industrial equipment, medical devices, transport, networking, and other systems where failure or delay has serious consequences.
Systems and products
VxWorks supports products that combine processors, sensors, communications, control logic, and strict operational constraints. Typical work includes:
- Flight, navigation, and mission-critical control systems
- Industrial controllers, robotics, and machine equipment
- Network infrastructure and connected edge devices
- Medical and transportation electronics
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work across the VxWorks kernel, real-time scheduling, tasks, interrupts, memory management, and inter-process communication. They may also handle Wind River Workbench, VxWorks SDKs, board support packages, device drivers, networking stacks, boot loaders, and target debugging. C and C++ are central, with hardware datasheets, cross-compilers, version control, and automated testing completing the toolchain.
When expertise matters
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a new board must boot reliably, an inherited system needs modernization, or timing and stability problems are difficult to isolate. Specialists can support architecture decisions, porting, hardware bring-up, integration, verification, and release preparation. In Germany, they may collaborate remotely with distributed product teams or work on site when lab equipment and restricted hardware require physical access.
What strong specialists deliver
Look for professionals who connect low-level software decisions with system behavior. Useful evidence includes clear reasoning about scheduling and interrupt latency, disciplined driver design, reproducible debugging, and careful handling of resource limits. Experience with safety processes, real-time networking, multicore behavior, and hardware-in-the-loop testing is valuable when the product demands traceable results.
Choosing project support
Before engaging a freelancer, define the target processor, board status, VxWorks release, toolchain, interfaces, timing requirements, and verification obligations. Ask how they would reproduce failures, measure real-time behavior, and protect changes from destabilizing existing functions. A suitable specialist communicates assumptions clearly, documents integration steps, and leaves maintainable code and test evidence behind.
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 behavior and high operational reliability. Common examples include avionics, industrial controls, networking equipment, medical devices, transport systems, and other hardware-linked products.
VxWorks offers a commercial real-time environment with vendor tooling, long-term product support, and capabilities aimed at tightly controlled embedded systems. Linux with real-time extensions or another RTOS may suit teams prioritizing open-source flexibility, existing Linux skills, or different hardware and compliance requirements.
A strong VxWorks specialist usually works comfortably with C or C++, board support packages, device drivers, boot processes, networking, cross-compilation, and target debugging. Hardware bring-up, multicore behavior, automated testing, and safety or security processes may also be important.
VxWorks work benefits from hands-on experience with the target processor, board, peripherals, and release process rather than familiarity with the operating system alone. The required depth depends on whether the assignment covers a contained driver change, a platform port, a timing investigation, or a complete embedded product.
VxWorks specialists can often handle architecture, code review, debugging, and documentation remotely. On-site work may be needed for restricted hardware, lab access, board bring-up, or tests that cannot be reproduced outside the company environment; clear technical English is common, while German may matter for local coordination.
Ask a VxWorks freelancer to explain how they would investigate missed deadlines, interrupt issues, memory faults, or unstable drivers. Strong answers connect measurements to hypotheses, describe safe reproduction steps, and show how tests, logs, and documentation will support the final change.
A VxWorks expert may deliver a board support package, driver, boot configuration, application component, communication interface, porting plan, or performance investigation. Good delivery also includes build instructions, test evidence, integration notes, and clearly recorded configuration decisions.
Wind River VxWorks is the product commonly referred to as VxWorks or VxWorks RTOS. The exact tools, SDK, kernel features, and support model depend on the product release and project setup, so these details should be confirmed before work begins.
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 693 € 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, 76% 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 4.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VxWorks in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Automotive (68%), and Telecommunication (68%).
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 (84%).
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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