Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Platform Engineer (m/f/d), you will architect, optimize, and enhance our CI/CD pipelines to fully automate build, test, deploy and release of embedded firmware, Matlab models, ground control software and AI missions to our drones.

In a highly skilled team, you will play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of software deployment for our high-tech drones.

You will work closely with stakeholders from our Embedded, AI and Ground Control teams as well as neighboring departments to streamline and optimize the software development, testing and deployment.

While ensuring high code quality and lean software deployment pipelines, you will support Quantum-Systems in its mission to become the leader for aerial data collection solutions with unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, deployment, and release workflows across multiple software domains.

• Architect, provision and scale our infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud.

• Develop and integrate diverse toolchains to support data management, test automation, automated code checks (static code analysis), or drone calibration tools.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of new features and define continuous improvement plans.

• Introduce best practices for version control, branching strategies, and automated quality gates.

• Monitor and improve pipeline performance, ensuring minimal downtime and fast delivery cycles.

• Drive automation initiatives for hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments.

What you bring to the team:

• A successfully completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipeline development or working in similar role.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (like Gitlab-CI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with build automation tools (CMake, make, etc…) and scripting languages (Python).

• In-depth knowledge of Package Management.

• In-depth knowledge of creating and maintaining Docker files and storage in on-premise docker registries.

• Experience in IT administration for Windows and Linux environments.

• Familiarity with embedded software build processes and cross-compilation.

• Experience with cloud-based CI/CD environments is a plus.

• Experience with DO-178C is advantageous.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Proactive, organized and a team player mindset.

• Ability to balance multiple assignments.

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.