As an Embedded Software Engineer UAV, you are a key part of our Architecture team to develop and implement the core features and functionalities to have our drones operate safely and autonomously in the air. The current role will be deployed to the Long Range UAV project to improve flight capabilities and play a key role in our product's commercial success. Together with our world-class team, currently seven team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies. You will be working closely with stakeholders from the System architecture and Hardware development departments.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Quantum-Systems firmware stack
• Design, Conception, implementation, and testing of new functionalities
• Export of flight control and navigation algorithms from MATLAB / Simulink and integration into the autopilot’s embedded framework
• Implementation, maintenance, and optimization of BSP / peripheral and external sensor drivers
• Building, documenting, and maintaining autopilot firmware, and creating flight test tickets and supporting flight tests
• Debugging / Tracing of the code base for code coverage/functionality testing
• Maintenance of the firmware update ecosystem, including bootloaders & firmware updates
• Maintenance and optimization of the firmware build toolchain (GitLab CI/CD) and firmware management
• Support, implementation, and maintenance of production tools
  
  
  

What you bring to the team:

• You have completed a degree in the field of bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering / electrical engineering
• You are experienced in writing clean and efficient embedded code for microcontrollers
• Proficiency in C language. You have a proficient handling of software management tools like Git and Gitlab
• Proficient knowledge of typical communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, ETH ...)
• You have a proficient understanding of embedded software for microcontrollers (ARM, Cortex-M), excellent diagnostic skills, proficient reading and understanding of electronic schematics
• You have a proficient understanding of real-time operating systems like uCOS or RTOS
• You have basic knowledge about autopilots and their generic functional architecture
• You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility independently
• Due to your open, communicative, friendly, and competent attitude, it is easy for you to be considered as an internal expert
• English level at least B2
  
  
  

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
• We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.
  
  
  

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.
• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.
• Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.
• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.
• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.
• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Pasing in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.
  
  
  

About us:

Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.