Hellmuth V. künsberg - Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator

Erlangen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years

Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator

Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives

Software architecture for a permanent magnet synchronous motor drive system
Analysis / inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
Creation / derivation of the static SW architecture
Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
Creation of the dynamic SW architecture
Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Technology: UML 2.0, Sparx Enterprise Architect 16
Team size: 40
Project language: English / German

Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 5 months

Embedded Software Engineer / Software Architect

Global technology company

Support in the area of UDS protocol / flash programming
Creation of a concept for SW deployment / flashing
Software design
Implementation of the deployment concept
Implementation and execution of unit tests and integration tests
Conducting code reviews for quality assurance
Preparation of SW documentation
Technology: freeRTOS, Yocto Linux, Docker, ARM i.MX 8
Team size: 25
Project language: English / German

May 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 2 months

Embedded Software Engineer / Software Architect

Specialist in the field of electric drives

Implementation of a platform strategy in the field of brushless DC
Standardization of basic functions in a library
Introduction of component and integration tests with Tessy
Architecture documentation in UML 2.0 with Enterprise Architect
Technology: Brushless DC, Tessy, UML, ASPICE Level 2
Team size: 15
Project language: English / German

Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

1 year 4 months

Lead Developer Basic Software / Firmware

Schaeffler AG

Series development for control units in chassis actuatorics according to ASIL-B / ISO 26262
Review of system requirements / derivation of software requirements
Implementation of low-level drivers / CDDs in ANSI C and assembler
Integration of AUTOSAR MCAL modules
Technology: Infineon Aurix TC26x and TC22x / chassis actuatorics / AUTOSAR 4.0.3 / CDD, PTC Integrity (Requirements), Enterprise Architect (Architecture / UML / SysML), ASPICE Level 3
Team size: 50
Project language: English / German

Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

1 year 7 months

Software Architect / Basic Software / Application Software Developer

Schaeffler AG

Advanced development for a sensor control unit in chassis actuatorics
Coordination with hardware suppliers
Milestone planning and creation of concepts
Alignment of features and requirements for multiple OEMs
Review of system requirements
Technology: Sensing / chassis actuatorics / SPI / CAN-FD, PTC Integrity (Requirements), Enterprise Architect (Architecture / UML / SysML)
Team size: 30
Project language: English / German

Jun 2016 - May 2017

1 year

Germany

Software Architect / Basic Software AUTOSAR Coordinator

Magna Electronics

ADAS control unit / advanced development of RADAR SoC according to ASIL-C / ISO 26262
Coordination with chip manufacturer regarding IPs and hardware scopes
Milestone planning and coordination with BSW deliveries
Alignment of features, requirements and milestones with multiple OEMs
Technology: ADAS, RADAR, AUTOSAR 4, IBM Rational DOORS (Requirements), Enterprise Architect (Architecture / UML), ASPICE Level 3
Team size: 70 (international development in Germany / USA / India)
Project language: English / German

Sep 2015 - May 2016

9 months

Singapore

Software Error Manager / System Analyst

Continental AG

Combination instrument for a German premium car manufacturer
Analysis and tracking of SW errors (reported by OEM or internal test departments)
Planning corrective measures and milestones in collaboration with development departments as well as communication with the OEM
Creation of error statistics for OEM and suppliers
Technology: HMI, stepper motors, diagnostics, CAN, Ethernet, AUTOSAR 4, ASPICE Level 3
Team size: 100 (international development in Germany / Mexico / Romania / Singapore)
Project language: English / German

Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 2 months

Embedded Software Architect and Developer

Takata AG

Reversible seatbelt tensioner
Alignment of OEM requirements with specialist departments
Creation and adaptation of low-level drivers for Freescale S12G and Renesas V850
Adjustment of BSW configuration to new hardware
Integration of the Vector CANbedded stack
Technology: motor driver, NVRAM, CAN, UDS, XCP, low power modes, ASPICE Level 2
Team size: 15
Project language: English / German

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

6 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Brose Fahrzeugteile

Pre-series / acquisition projects in the field of brushless DC
Alignment of OEM requirements with specialist departments
Creation and adaptation of SPI drivers for rotary angle sensor and motor driver
Adjustment of BSW configuration to new hardware
Integration of the Vector CAN stack (GENy)
Technology: rotary angle sensor, motor driver, SPI, 48V, brushless DC
Team size: 12
Project language: English / German

Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

1 year 3 months

Basic Software Developer

Brose Fahrzeugteile

Development of basic software for an electric drive control unit for use by multiple OEMs.
Creation / adaptation of architecture and source code (ANSI C)
Development of low-level drivers and basic functionality
Porting of existing functionality from Freescale S12
Optimization across all resources (runtime / RAM / ROM / NVRAM)
Implementation of time-critical functions in assembler
Functional tests and performance measurement on MPC560x PowerPC (Bolero) with iSYSTEM debugger and measurement hardware
Static code analysis and optimization with QA-C
Creation or adaptation of specifications and documentation in DOORS
Technology: 32bit MPC560x (Bolero), ANSI C, assembler, iSYSTEM debugger, Green Hills compiler, logic analyzer, Telelogic toolchain
Team size: 10
Project language: English / German

Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

2 years 3 months

System Engineer / Functional Lead

BMW AG

Development of concepts and requirements for system functions for control units of the electric drivetrain
Alignment of requirements between OEM and suppliers
Creation / editing of system requirements
Support for suppliers in the implementation of requirements
Review of requirements and specifications
Communication and coordination with involved specialist departments
Creation and elaboration of concepts for system functions
Quality analysis of software deliveries in the areas of flash programming, diagnostics and electronic immobilizer
Monitoring of milestones and metrics, error tracking
Technology: electric drivetrain, AUTOSAR 4.0.3
Team size: 35
Project language: English / German

Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 2 months

Basic Software Developer

Brose Fahrzeugteile

Development of basic software for a door control unit for use by multiple car manufacturers and OEMs.
Creation / adaptation of architecture and source code (ANSI C)
Development of low-level drivers and basic functionality
Porting of existing functionality from Freescale S12
Optimization across all resources (runtime / RAM / ROM / NVRAM)
Implementation of time-critical functions in assembler
Functional tests and performance measurement on Infineon 8051 (TLE983x) with iSYSTEM debugger and measurement hardware
Static code analysis and optimization with QA-C
Creation or adaptation of specifications and documentation in DOORS
Technology: 8051 (TLE983x), ANSI C, assembler, iSYSTEM debugger, Keil compiler, logic analyzer, Telelogic toolchain
Team size: 10
Project language: English / German

Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

1 year 1 month

System Engineer / SW Developer / Functional Lead Basic SW

Valeo Schalter und Sensoren

Development and integration of embedded software components for an automatic parking system based on ultrasonic sensing
Implementation of diagnostic services according to ISO 14229 in accordance with the specification of various manufacturers for multiple HW/SW variants of a sensor control unit
Implementation and porting of low-level device drivers on MPC560xB (especially DMA) and S12X
Integration of generic software components and customer-specific modules with AUTOSAR interfaces
Coordination, testing, documentation and SW delivery to the customer
Technology: S12X, MPC560xB, iSYSTEM debugger, VECTOR CAN tools, ASPICE Level 3
Team size: 40
Project language: English / German / French

Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

4 months

System Engineer / SW Developer

Fraunhofer-Institut für Energiesysteme

Development of a prototype for wireless control and data acquisition of energy consumers
Capture and analysis of system requirements
Design of architecture and design of embedded system software
Development of appropriate transmission protocols
Implementation of firmware in ANSI C and assembler (8051) for master and slave
Testing and commissioning of the system as preparation for field tests with several thousand households
Technology: Z-Wave, 8051 MCU, ANSI C, Keil Compiler, PWM, SPI, ADC, RS232
Team size: 5
Project language: German

Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

4 months

Quality Assistant

Brose Fahrzeugteile

Quality assurance for the series release of a new generation of electric drives
Code reviews, static code analysis etc. with QA-C according to MISRA 2004
Analysis of architecture and design of embedded system software
Assessment and risk evaluation for the series release of various software versions for almost all German car manufacturers
Implementation of debug interfaces for ECU and PC for analysis of system states with CANape via serial connection and XCP
Technology: QA-C, MISRA 2004, ANSI C, XC866, Doxygen, Visio, CANape, XCP
Team size: 7
Project language: English / German

Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

9 months

SW Developer

Elektrobit

Development of generic software components according to the AUTOSAR specification in versions 2.1 and 3.0
Support of modules of the network management and watchdog stack within a product development
Creation / adaptation of design, source code (ANSI C) as well as configuration data (XML) and documentation (DocBook)
Development of automated functional and integration tests for multiple hardware platforms
Verification of coverage of requirements and test cases
Requirements engineering with DOORS
Problem / change management with JIRA issue tracker
Version control with Subversion
Technology: AUTOSAR, ANSI C, Lauterbach debugger/emulator, Cygwin, GNU make, GCC, XML, DOORS, Doxygen, Subversion, JIRA
Team size: 60
Project language: English / German

Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

1 year 6 months

SW Developer / Architect

EADS / Airbus

Development of application software and test software for an A/C control unit according to RTCA/DO-178B / Level C/D and ABD 200
Object-oriented design, implementation and testing of real-time software using UML 2.0
Requirements engineering with DOORS
Software design with Rhapsody in C / C++
Software implementation in C / C++ for Green Hills Multi / Integrity
Communication, among others, via TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Standards, among others, ARINC653, ARINC665, ARINC615A
Functional tests and performance measurement on target hardware (PowerPC platform) and in the emulator
Static code analysis and optimization with PC-lint
Implementation and integration of BITE components (Built-In Test Equipment) and gateway components for data loading and reporting
Participation in the execution and evaluation of integration and verification tests according to RTCA/DO-178B/C
Technology: PPC processor, UML, XML, Green Hills Multi / Integrity, DOORS, Rhapsody, PVCS, OOA, OOD, OOP
Team size: > 200 in an international integrated team
Project language: English

Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

9 months

Basic Software Developer

Brose Fahrzeugteile

Development of basic software for a door control unit for use by multiple car manufacturers and OEMs.
Creation / adaptation of architecture and source code (ANSI C)
Development of low-level drivers and basic functionality
Communication with other components via SPI
Master/slave communication via LIN bus and MFL
Optimization across all resources (runtime / RAM / ROM / EEPROM)
Implementation of time-critical functions in assembler
Functional tests and performance measurement on target hardware (MC9S08AW32) with iSYSTEM debugger and measurement hardware
Static code analysis and optimization with QA-C
Porting to S12 derivative with integrated analog die
Creation or adaptation of specifications and documentation in DOORS
Support of quality assurance measures (SPICE) for existing and to-be-introduced processes of the involved partners
Technology: Motorola S08/S12, assembler, LIN bus, iSYSTEM debugger, Cosmic compiler, SPI analyzer, Telelogic toolchain
Team size: 10
Project language: English / German

Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

6 months

SW Developer with Functional Responsibility

Lear Corporation

Integration of a multi-channel LIN master into an existing body control module for lighting control for a German premium car manufacturer. LIN 2.0 connection as gateway for rain/light/solar sensor and adaptive cornering light.
Adaptation of message catalogs for CAN and LIN according to specification
Code generation for communication, TP, wrapper and diagnostics with the Vector toolchain (GENy)
Creation / adaptation of architecture and source code (ANSI C)
Execution of software FMEAs to ensure compliance with legal requirements
Functional tests on target hardware (Star12x) with Trace32/CANoe as well as Volcano LIN Specter
Creation or adaptation of specifications and documentation
Technology: CAN bus, LIN bus, GENy, CANoe, OSEK, Telelogic toolchain
Team size: 25
Project language: English / German

Nov 2003 - Sep 2005

1 year 11 months

SW Developer with Functional Responsibility

Siemens VDO

Evaluation and redesign of embedded software components for a German premium car manufacturer. Software development for central components of a body control module (functionality: access/comfort/security) for three model series in parallel up to series maturity.
Performance analysis, troubleshooting, adaptation and preparation of the modules, among others, for AUTOSAR architecture
Design of safety-critical functions
Analysis and optimization of the radio interface for FFB and Keyless Entry & Go
Module testing with Rational Test RealTime, CAN residual bus simulation and analysis with CANoe, troubleshooting and optimization with Lauterbach Trace32 and iSYSTEM debugger
Documentation and accompanying quality assurance measures according to CMMI Level 2/3
Alignment of requirements with the customer and other suppliers, creation of specifications
Participation in and execution of system FMEAs as well as FTAs to ensure safety-critical functions according to SIL3
Requirements management with DOORS
Version, change and build management with the Telelogic toolchain (CM Synergy / Change Synergy)
Operating system: OSEK
Technology: CAN/LIN bus, CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, WinKFP, INPA, Ediabas, Motorola HC12/Star12, CodeWright, Rational Test RealTime.
Team size: 50
Project language: English / German