Senior System Engineer

As a Senior Software-Oriented System Engineer, you will be responsible for definition, validation and review of the software architecture requirements that power our advanced UAS platforms. You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Certification, System Test Engineering, Flight Testing departments to ensure seamless interaction between onboard avionics, mission systems, ground control software, and communication links, while maintaining compliance with aerospace and defense standards.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Define and manage software-related system requirements and ensure traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Preparation of technical documentation for systems/subsystems (e.g. specifications, integration and test plans, test specifications for integration and acceptance tests, design descriptions)
• Perform trade studies for software solutions, considering performance, safety, and cybersecurity.
• Ensuring compliance with development and production processes (system).
• Ensuring that system verification and qualification is carried out in compliance with the norms/standards necessary for the task.
• Collaborate with certification and compliance teams to meet standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754A, STANAGs, and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation for software validation.
• Act as a technical liaison between software developers, hardware engineers, and external partners.
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer

What you bring to the team:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software systems engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, JAMA) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with UAS platforms or avionics software is a plus.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the field of system development (in unmanned systems)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Enjoyment of working together in a team
• Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-330 processes for airborne software.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, and scripting for automation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management.
• Familiarity with data links and secure communication protocols (e.g., Link 16) is beneficial.
• Experience in the field of simulation (HiL/SiL) and sensor technology (active and passive), incl. integration into platforms (via SDK/API).
• Experience in the field of link systems, including integration into platforms.
• Understanding cybersecurity requirements for airborne systems.

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.
• 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.