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

Quantum Systems; Weßling; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible hours

Remote work day

EGYM Wellpass

Bike leasing

Corporate benefits

Employee events

Lunch card

Company shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems in Germany seeks a development engineer for the Mechanical Hardware Design team to push UAV technology. You will design structural components, run calculations, and prepare technical drawings in CATIA V5, MATLAB, Python, and Excel, coordinating with Electronics and Prototyping.

The role requires a university degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and at least two years CAD experience with PLM.

Qualifications

• University degree in aerospace, mechanical, or automotive engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of practical CAD development experience with a PLM system.
• Good working knowledge of CATIA V5 and familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes.
• Interested in modelling or 3D printing in your spare time.
• Open, communicative, and capable of acting as an internal expert.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with English communication as standard.

Responsibilities

• 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 at hardware level.
• Construction and testing of prototypes and support for small-series production.
• Product maintenance and improvement of processes in the Mechanical Hardware Design team.

Skills

CAD development

English communication

Independent work

Education

University degree in aerospace/mechanical/automotive engineering

2+ years CAD experience

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM system

3D printing knowledge

Job description

As a development engineer, you will be a key part of ourMechanical Hardware Design teamto 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 Designdepartment

What you bring to the team:

• You have completed an 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.

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combinedefforts: 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 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 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.

About us:

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations. By combining autonomous platforms with intelligent software and AI, Quantum Systems enables customers to operate, understand and act across domains.

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.