Mechanical Development Engineer - Drone Technologies (m/f/d)

Quantum Systems; München; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Lunch-Card

Company Shuttle

Job summary

Quantum-Systems in Munich is seeking a Development Engineer to advance the mechanical hardware design of UAVs. You will contribute to CAD development, create manufacturing tools, and integrate subsystems for hardware-level testing and prototyping.

With a background in aerospace/mechanical engineering and at least 2 years in CAD/PLM, you will collaborate across Electronics, Prototyping and System Test to drive innovation and maintain a high standard of documentation and drawing quality.

Qualifications

• University degree in aerospace, mechanical, or automotive engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of CAD development experience with a PLM system.
• Strong CATIA V5 knowledge; familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes.
• Interest in modeling or 3D printing.
• Open, communicative, proactive attitude as an internal expert.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• English language is a given.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design UAV structural components and manufacturing tools (CATIA V5).
• Design and calculation (MATLAB, Python, VB.NET, Excel).
• Create technical drawings and manufacturing documents.
• Integrate subsystems and payload at hardware level.
• Build and test prototypes and support small-series production.
• Maintain products.
• Develop the mechanical hardware design process chain.

Skills

CAD development

CATIA V5

MATLAB

Python

VB.NET

Excel

English

PLM system

Aerospace engineering

Education

University degree in aerospace/mechanical/automotive engineering

Tools

PLM system

CATIA V5

Job description

As a development engineer, you will be a key part of our Mechanical Hardware Design team to bring your own ideas to the CAD design of new products. Together with our world-class team, currently 9 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.

You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Electronics, Prototyping and System Test department to solve complex problems in a goal-oriented manner and drive innovation. Development of mechanical systems to Quantum-Systems - your mission will be a powerful impact.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Development and design of UAV structural components and manufacturing tools (CATIA V5)

• Design and calculation (MATLAB, Python, VB.NET, Excel)

• Creation of technical drawings and manufacturing documents

• Integration of subsystems and payload in UAV on the hardware level

• Construction and testing of prototypes and support of small series production

• Product maintenance

• Development of the process chain of the Mechanical Hardware Design department

What you bring to the team:

• You have completed a university degree in in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering.

• You have min. 2 years practical experience in CAD development and working with a PLM system.

• You have good working knowledge of CATIA V5 and familiarity with common plastics manufacturing processes.

• You are privately interested in modeling or 3D printing.

• Due to your open, communicative, friendly and competent attitude, it is easy for you to be considered as an internal expert.

• You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility independently.

• Communication in English is a matter of course for you.

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.

• 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.