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Flight Test Engineer (m/f/d)

  • On-site
    • Gilching, Bayern, Germany
  • Hardware Engineering

As an Endurance UAV Tester, you will play a crucial role in our Flight-Testing Team, ensuring our UAVs meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and endurance. You will work closely with our engineering and R&D teams to identify areas for improvement and ensure that our UAVs are tested to their limits and beyond. With our world-class team, you will be at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of drone technology.

You will work closely with stakeholders in software and hardware development to ensure our UAVs are delivered to customers "bug free". With a strong motivation to test products to their limits and beyond, you will support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial data collection solutions with unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).


What is your Day to Day Mission:

  • Plan and execute flight tests to evaluate the performance and functionality of our UAVs, focusing on endurance and reliability.
  • Conduct pre-flight inspections and ensure all necessary equipment is in working order.
  • Deal with error tickets to ensure a high level of quality assurance.
  • Analyze flight data and provide detailed reports on test results.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve any technical issues.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in UAV technology.

What you bring to the team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience in UAV testing, with a focus on endurance testing.
  • Strong understanding of UAV systems and components.
  • Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in using flight test equipment and software.
  • You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility forward independently.
  • Your open, communicative, friendly and competent manner makes it easy for you to be seen as an internal expert by your colleagues

As Plus

  • Experience with software tools for data analysis and visualization.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for UAV testing.


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.
  • Corporate Fitness: In collaboration with EGYM Wellpass | Firmenfitness für dein Team (egym-wellpass.com) you will have access to thousands of studios and sports facilities.
  • Vacation: 30 days + days off on New Year`s Eve and Christmas.
  • 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 to stay environmentally conscious, 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.

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