Senior Software Engineer for N3XT Department (m/f/d)

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 the defense, security, and public sectors.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in the N3XT team you will play a key role in developing Quantum-Systems’ next generation of groundbreaking UxS and C-UxS platforms. Your main responsibility will be to design and implement high-performance, resource-efficient software and algorithms for autonomous systems. From initial concept to production-ready solutions, you will ensure robust architecture, code quality, and technical excellence.

Based in Gilching, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists, following an agile and methodical approach.

What is Your Day-to-Day Mission?

• Conceve and implement and optimize algorithms for autonomous UxS and C-UxS systems, including control loops, signal processing, and dynamic modeling.
• Analyze complex system behaviors and translate them into reliable software solutions.
• Develop high-performance, resource-efficient software in C++ (preferred) or Rust/Julia/C.
• Own tasks end-to-end: from concept to delivery with minimal supervision.
• Design robust, maintainable architectures for production-grade autonomous platforms.

• Works independently: understands tasks, structures them clearly, and delivers working results.
• Writes fast, clean, resource-efficient code; performance is a core focus.
• Strong in C++ (preferred) or Rust/Julia/C; experienced in performance tuning and systems programming.
• Experience with autonomous systems and common autopilot software (PX4, Ardupilot, iNav, Betaflight) is a major plus.
• Familiar with control loops, signal processing, and dynamic systems; simulation experience is a plus.
• Quality-driven: testing, CI/CD, code reviews, and documentation are standard practice.
• Proven track record building production-grade, maintainable software with robust architecture.
• Methodical and precise: improves unclear processes, works analytically with technical depth.
• Understands complex system behavior and translates it into software.

• 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.