Prototyping Engineer in the N3XT Department

About the Role

As a Prototyping Engineer in the N3XT Department, you will lead the charge in creating Quantum-Systems' next generation of products. Your mission will be to rapidly design, prototype, and iterate groundbreaking concepts for Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). From ideation to customer testing, you will play a pivotal role in pushing boundaries and delivering high-impact solutions tailored for UAV applications.

Working from Munich, you’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and testing experts, embodying an agile and hands-on approach to innovation.

What is Your Day-to-Day Mission?

• Drive the development of one new concept or prototype per month, including testing, refining, and iterating rapidly.

• Create and break prototypes to ensure robustness and functionality.

• Design and develop UAS structural components, manufacturing tools, and electronics.

  • Preferred tools: CATIA V5 (CAD) and Altium (PCB design).

• Construct and test prototypes, supporting small-series production.

• Integrate subsystems and payloads into UAS platforms.

• Test prototypes with customers and evaluate real-world performance.

• Collaborate with local and global partner teams to ensure seamless coordination.

• Play an active role in shaping the engineering process chain for next-generation products.

What You Bring to the Team

• Extensive hands-on experience in RC modeling and UAV systems.

• Expertise in Autopilot systems (PX4 or Ardu) and related hardware.

• Proficiency in CNC machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.

• Advanced skills in CAD software (CATIA V5 preferred).

• Intermediate experience with PCB design, with Altium as a plus.

• A strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

• Team player with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Passion for UAS, robotics, and cutting-edge aerial technology.

Why Join Quantum-Systems?

• Be at the forefront of next-generation UAV innovation.

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment where your ideas make an impact.

• Collaborate with a team of industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• Opportunities for individual and professional growth in a globally recognized organization.

• Help shape the future of aerial technology and data.

How to Apply

Please include as your cover letter:

• A detailed description of your hands-on projects, including photos, GitHub links, and videos, drawings.