(Senior) Embedded Software Engineer - Reliant

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you are a key member of our Architecture team, developing and implementing the core embedded software that enables our autonomous long-range VTOL platforms to operate safely, reliably, and intelligently in highly demanding operational environments.

In this role, you will be dedicated to our Reliant platform - our next-generation long-range VTOL UAS designed for autonomous ISR missions in GNSS-denied and contested environments. You will contribute to mission-critical software that powers autonomous flight, resilient navigation, payload integration, and edge computing capabilities for defense and security customers worldwide.

Together with our world-class team, you will push the boundaries of autonomous aviation, working closely with System Architecture, Flight Controls, AI, Hardware Development, Integration & Test, and Flight Operations to continuously improve Reliant's performance, reliability, and mission capabilities.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize the Quantum-Systems embedded firmware stack for the Reliant platform
• Develop safety-critical flight software for autonomous long-range VTOL operations
• Design, implement, and validate new flight control, navigation, and mission management functionalities
• Export flight control and navigation algorithms from MATLAB/Simulink and integrate them into the embedded autopilot framework
• Implement, optimize, and maintain BSPs, peripheral drivers, communication interfaces, and sensor drivers
• Develop embedded software for redundant and safety-critical avionics architectures
• Integrate navigation sensors including IMUs, GNSS, magnetometers, air-data sensors, radar altimeters, and vision-based navigation systems
• Support autonomous navigation capabilities in GNSS-denied environments through sensor fusion technologies
• Develop and optimize communication interfaces for long-range command & control systems, payload communication, and vehicle subsystems
• Support the integration of modular payloads including EO/IR sensors, SIGINT, EW, SAR, CRPA, and future mission systems
• Contribute to robust firmware architectures enabling reliable operation in contested and degraded environments
• Build, document, maintain, and continuously improve autopilot firmware
• Prepare flight test releases, create flight test tickets, analyze flight logs, and support flight test campaigns
• Debug and trace embedded software to improve robustness, code coverage, and system reliability
• Maintain bootloaders, secure firmware update mechanisms, and firmware deployment processes
• Improve firmware build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing infrastructure (GitLab CI)
• Support production, manufacturing, and hardware validation tools
• Collaborate closely with AI and Edge Computing teams to integrate onboard processing capabilities into embedded flight systems
• Contribute to software architecture, coding standards, and continuous improvement of development processes, * 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.

• Several years of experience developing embedded software for microcontroller-based systems
• Excellent programming skills in C, with modern embedded software design principles
• Experience with C++ is considered a plus
• Strong understanding of ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and embedded hardware architectures
• Excellent knowledge of communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and serial communication interfaces
• Experience working with RTOS-based embedded systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, uC/OS or similar)
• Experience with low-level driver development, BSP implementation, and hardware abstraction layers
• Good understanding of embedded bootloaders, firmware updates, and secure software deployment
• Experience with debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools
• Ability to read electronic schematics and work closely with hardware engineers
• Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD-based embedded software development
• Understanding of autopilot architectures and flight control software
• Experience with sensor fusion, inertial navigation, or autonomous systems is highly desirable
• Familiarity with UAV systems, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles is considered a strong advantage
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development, fault-tolerant system design, or high-reliability embedded software is a plus
• Experience integrating complex sensors or payload systems into embedded platforms is beneficial
• Interest in autonomous flight systems, long-range navigation, and mission-critical aerospace applications
• Highly self-motivated with a structured, solution-oriented working style
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Fluent English (minimum B2)

Pulled from the full job description

• Work from home
• Flexible schedule, * 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 Work: If things get a little busy in the office, you have the option to work remotely one flexible day per week to create the right balance.
• Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities - and of course, we subsidize the membership.
• 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 Laim in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.

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.