Senior Radio Communication Engineer (m/f/d)

Wireless communication is at the heart of our autonomous systems, and we are looking for experts who can push the limits of radio technology in complex, real-world environments. As a Senior Radio Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the Radio team. This team is composed of 4 engineers and innovators passionate about developing solutions that matters.

In this role, you will work closely with systems engineers and software developers to enable robust, long-range, and secure communication links for our UAV platforms and hereby support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial intelligence.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design and develop radio communication systems for drones using existing Radio solutions or Software Defined Radio platforms

• Evaluate, select, and integrate various radio technologies including LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, LoRa, UHF/VHF, and proprietary RF solutions

• Develop and optimize waveform designs, modulation schemes, and channel access protocols

• Work on link budget analysis, antenna integration, and RF front-end design in collaboration with hardware teams

• Implement and test SDR-based communication solutions in lab and field environments

• Analyze radio performance data and troubleshoot issues in dynamic flight scenarios

• Ensure compliance with relevant radio communication standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ETSI, FCC)

• Contribute to system architecture decisions and participate in cross-functional design reviews

What you bring to the team:

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in radio system development, including SDR platforms (e.g., USRP, Ettus, LimeSDR)

• Strong knowledge of wireless communication protocols, digital signal processing, and RF systems

• Proficient in tools and languages such as GNU Radio, MATLAB, Python, or C++Experience with simulation, debugging, and testing of communication systems in real-time environments

• Familiarity with antenna design, propagation modeling, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

as a plus:

• Experience with UAV or aerospace communication systems

• Knowledge of secure communication protocols and encryption standards

• Background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or embedded radio 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.

• 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.