As Linux Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.
You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform.
Providing a reliable, scalable, and mission-critical software environment is essential to Quantum-Systems – your mission will have a powerful impact.
What is your Day to Day Mission:
Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft.
Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.\
Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams.
Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests.
Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues.
Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system.
Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes.
Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process.
What you bring to the team:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications.
Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules.
Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems.
Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis.
Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues.
Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
As a Plus
Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries.
Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization.
Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development 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 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.
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