Prototyping Technician (m/f/d)

Quantum Systems; Gilching; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Lunch-Card

Company Shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems seeks a Prototyping Technician to build and refine drone prototypes. You will assemble, test, and integrate electronic and mechanical subsystems, preparing demonstrations and field-tested units with precision.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineers and designers to push prototype performance forward. The position requires hands-on experience with drones or model aircraft, familiarity with CNC/MFG tools, and meticulous attention

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building, assembling, and troubleshooting various types of drones or model aircraft.
• Strong hands-on skills in assembling and integrating electronic and mechanical systems.
• Professional experience in harness manufacturing including soldering and crimping is a plus.
• Experience with composite materials (e.g., cutting, laminating, bonding, and finishing) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping processes, including machining, basic fabrication, and 3D printing.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality throughout the prototyping process.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build drone prototypes based on engineering specifications and design files.
• Install and integrate hardware components such as sensors, motors, and avionics into prototype systems.
• Preparing prototypes for customer demonstrations and field testing.
• Perform soldering and wiring for electronic components.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing tools and equipment, including CNC machines, 3D printers and hand tools.
• 3D print components for rapid prototyping.
• Conduct functional tests on prototypes to verify performance and identify issues.
• Support iterative design improvements and collaborate with engineers and designers to troubleshoot and refine prototypes.

Skills

Drone building & troubleshooting

Hands-on assembly

Tech harness experience

Composite materials handling

Machining & 3D printing

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

CNC machines

3D printers

Hand tools

Job description

As a Prototyping Technician you will play a key role in building Quantum-Systems' next generation of products. Your main responsibility will be to support the rapid development of prototypes by assembling, testing, and refining innovative concepts. From initial builds to functional validation, you will ensure high-quality execution and contribute to turning ideas into reality.

Based in Gilching/Wessling, you’ll work hands-on with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, following an agile and practical approach to innovation. Your attention to detail and technical expertise will help accelerate the development process and deliver impactful solutions.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Assemble and build drone prototypes based on engineering specifications and design files.

• Install and integrate hardware components such as sensors, motors, and avionics into prototype systems.

• Preparing prototypes for customer demonstrations and field testing.

• Perform soldering and wiring for electronic components.

• Operate and maintain manufacturing tools and equipment, including CNC machines, 3D printers and hand tools.

• 3D print components for rapid prototyping.

• Conduct functional tests on prototypes to verify performance and identify issues.

• Support iterative design improvements and collaborate with engineers and designers to troubleshoot and refine prototypes.

What you bring to the team:

• Proven experience in building, assembling, and troubleshooting various types of drones or model aircraft.

• Strong hands-on skills in assembling and integrating electronic and mechanical systems.

• Professional experience in harness manufacturing including soldering and crimping is a plus.

• Experience with composite materials (e.g., cutting, laminating, bonding, and finishing) is a strong plus.

• Familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping processes, including machining, basic fabrication, and 3D printing.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality throughout the prototyping process.

• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combinedefforts: straightforward tech expertisepaired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneerswho are ambitious, bold,and visionary.

• We push limits, thinkoutside-the-box and strivefor technological excellence toshape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runwayfor individual and professionalgrowth.

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.