Senior System Test & Verification Engineer (UAS) (m/f/d)

As a Senior System Test & Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and documenting system test and verification activities for advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). You will work closely with System Engineering, Certification, Flight Testing, and Mission Engineering teams to ensure system-level compliance, robustness, and mission readiness.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Plan System test level & Verification following requirements defined by System Engineering Team and ensure full traceability across the lifecycle.

• Develop test documentation: Verification Plans, System Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Readiness Reviews, and Test Reports.

• Develop and maintain Test Benches, including software (apps and embedded) to enable feasibility testing and system validation.

• Prepare and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) campaigns for UAS systems, subsystems, and full-aircraft testing.

• Conduct Ground and Flight test preparation activities, including instrumentation, test configuration, and safety documentation.

• Coordinate system testing & verification at accredited laboratories.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and test standards, including (EU) 2019/945, EN 4709 series, MILSTD810, MILSTD461, and relevant STANAGs (e.g., 4703, 4866–4868)

• Apply recognized industry guidance such as ARP4754A/B and ARP4761 in the development and safety assessment processes

• Support certification evidence generation and work with authorities as required.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent verification strategies.

• Provide mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.

What you bring to the team:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with UAS verification preparation and execution (system tests, environmental tests, ground/flight tests).

• A1–A3 and A2 UAS pilot certificates are a plus. Radio License is a plus.

• Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics and embedded systems.

• Strong understanding of system engineering V-model, verification methodologies, and test campaign planning.

• Experience with test instrumentation, data logging, and analysis tools.

• Knowledge in LabView and Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, C#).

• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA) and version control systems.

• Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus. Excellent proficiency to write technical documentation in English.

• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

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.