As Quantum-Systems continues its rapid global expansion, we are strengthening our Corporate Development function to support the company’s next stage of growth and professionalization. The Corporate Development Manager will play a key role in identifying and executing strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and investment opportunities that accelerate Quantum-Systems’ business and operational maturity. This role requires strong analytical ability, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration across finance, strategy, and operations. You’ll work closely with the Finance team, executive leadership, and external advisors to evaluate growth opportunities, structure transactions, and drive strategic initiatives that position Quantum-Systems as a leading European defense-tech innovator.
What is your Day to Day Mission:
Corporate Development & Strategic Transactions
Support end-to-end deal execution — from target identification and valuation to due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.
Develop financial models, valuations (DCF, comps, precedents), and strategic fit analyses for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
Maintain a structured deal pipeline, tracking potential opportunities and market intelligence across regions and technology domains.
Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Legal, R&D, Operations) to ensure alignment between strategic initiatives and financial objectives.
Assist in post-transaction integration and synergy realization efforts.
Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives
Partner with leadership to evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, expansion opportunities, and investment priorities.
Contribute to long-term growth strategy, providing data-driven insights on competitive positioning and emerging markets.
Prepare board and executive materials summarizing deal progress, market assessments, and strategic recommendations.
Organizational Maturity & Professionalization
Support the scaling and standardization of corporate finance processes, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
Work with the finance leadership team to embed best practices in governance, valuation discipline, and capital allocation.
Help institutionalize a structured, data-driven approach to strategic growth across the organization.
What you bring to the team:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
3–8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate development.
Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into strategic insights.
Proven track record of working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or technology sectors is a plus.
High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and professional judgment.
German (C1) and above is a plus
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 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 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.
- Gilching, Bayern, Germany
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