Embedded Software Engineer – Production Engineering (m/f/d)

About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Production Engineering team, you will develop smart, reliable software solutions for our test benches and production tools. This ensures that our next generation of drones and robotic systems can be manufactured efficiently and smoothly — from automated testing to real-time troubleshooting.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Development and maintenance of automated test software for production test benches
• Development and maintenance of embedded software for testing
• Conceptualization, design, and implementation of tests for hardware functionalities
• Development and optimization of test strategies to safeguard production quality
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving directly within our production processes — on both the software and hardware sides
• Support with the implementation and maintenance of our internal production tools

What you bring to the team:

• A completed degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a comparable field
• Experience working with embedded systems
• Knowledge of C/C++ and development on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers is required
• Experience with C# or Python for frontend or tool development is an advantage
• Familiarity with hardware communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or Ethernet
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics
• Ideally, you have experience working with test frameworks such as Pytest, NI TestStand, openHTS, or similar
• Confident use of Git and modern collaborative development processes
• Enthusiasm for technology — whether drones, 3D printing, robotics, or simply tinkering
• You work with self-motivation, take responsibility, and drive your topics forward independently
• You communicate fluently in English and German

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
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile working
• Bike-Leasing
• Corporate Benefits
• Employee events
• Lunch-Card
• Company Shuttle

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.