Embedded Software Engineer

As an Embedded Software Engineer - Autopilot 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 help improve our Autopilot capabilities and play a key role in our product's operational safety and 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 autopilot firmware and firmware stack

• Design, Conception, implementation, and testing of new autopilot 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 and their optimized operation in the scope of the real-time operating system

• Building, documenting, and maintaining autopilot firmware for flight tests. Creation of flight test tickets, support of flight tests, and post-flight data analysis

• Creating unit tests, debugging/tracing of the code base for code coverage/functionality testing

• Maintenance of the firmware update eco system, including bootloaders & firmware updates

• Support in the 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 and you have several years of experience working with embedded systems.

• You have a deep understanding of embedded systems and you are a senior in designing, implementing and optimizing embedded systems.

• You have strong knowledge of microcontrollers (ARM, Cortex-M), real-time operating systems and hardware and communication interfaces  interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, ETH ...)

• You are experienced with real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS or uCOS II and knowledge of multi-threading, task scheduling, and inter-task communication.

• You have the ability to bridge the gap between hardware and software, understanding the electrical and physical constraints, profound understanding of electronic schematics and efficiently utilizing available hardware resources

• You master version control and collaboration tools such as git and gitlab and you have experience in working in collaborative development environments with agile methodologies.

• 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.

• 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 specializes 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 the defense, security, and 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.