UAS Operational Authorisation Manager (m/f/d)

As an UAS Operational Authorization Manager, you will be a key member of our Global V&V Department, ensuring that our UAS prototypes and products comply with applicable regulatory requirements for operations inside Germany and internationally.

You will be part of the Certification Team and work closely with System Engineers, System & Flight-Testing Engineers to ensure our UAS meet both operational and design requirements, enabling approval for testing and operations at multiple sites across Europe and Worldwide.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare, maintain, and update operational documentation, including Operations Manuals and Emergency Response Plans, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/947, applying the SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment) methodology at its latest published revision (e.g. SORA 2.5). 

• Authority Coordination: Plan and coordinate meetings with National Aviation Authorities (e.g. LBA, Austro Control, AESA) and local partners to ensure operational authorization milestones and approval timelines are achieved. 

• Cross-Border: Support cross‑border operational authorization processes in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947 within the European Union. 

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and evaluate opportunities to integrate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance certification, engineering, and operational authorization processes within your area of responsibility. 

What you bring to the team:

• A completed degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.  

• 3–4 years of professional experience in the UAS, aerospace, or defense sector within the EU.  

• A proactive, open, and communicative mindset, enabling you to quickly become a trusted internal expert.  

• A strong sense of integrity, reliability, and discretion.  

• Demonstrated expertise in EASA UAS regulations, in particular Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945, and a commitment to staying up to date with regulatory and technological developments.  

• Familiarity with relevant aerospace certification and compliance standards, such as:  

  • ARP4754 / ARP4761 

  • DO‑178C / DO‑330 / DO-254 

  • MIL‑STD‑810H / MIL‑STD‑461G 

• Active participation in UAS industry forums and working groups in Germany and/or internationally.  

• Valid UAS pilot certificates A1–A3 (A2 is an advantage).  

• Business‑level German and English (C1 or native), enabling effective written and verbal communication with local aviation authorities. 

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.

• Corporate Fitness: In collaboration with EGYM Wellpass | Firmenfitness für dein Team (egym-wellpass.com) you will have access to thousands of studios and sports facilities.

• Vacation: 30 days + days off on New Year`s Eve and Christmas.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you to stay environmentally conscious, 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.