(Senior) Flight Control System Engineer (m/f/d)

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Gilching; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Mobile Work

EGYM Wellpass

Bike leasing

Corporate benefits

Employee events

Lunch card

Company shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems is seeking a Senior Flight Control System Engineer in Bavaria to lead the development of advanced UAV flight control software. You will work at the intersection of flight dynamics, control theory, and software implementation, contributing across architecture, simulation, and flight testing.

You should have 5+ years in flight control design (multirotor and fixed‑wing), strong intuition for flight physics and DSP/data analysis, and hands-on experience with Matlab/Simulink and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Flight Control System design, preferably both multirotor and fixed wing control.
• Intuitive, internalized understanding of flight physics and flight dynamics.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with control theory and controller implementation.
• Strong proficiency in Matlab/Simulink .
• Experience writing and analyzing C/C++ Code.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with digital signal processing and data analysis.
• Ability to work within and across highly specialized teams, efficiently communicate and coordinate.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize effective and safe flight control solutions to complex multi-domain problems concerning flight stability, performance and safety.
• Participate in shaping flight control system architecture and interface design decisions to ensure continuous scalability and flexibility of the flight control software and other autopilot components.
• Help coordinate and optimize the team‘s workflow between concept reviews, implementation, code reviews, simulation andflight testing, log data analysis and documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate with other stakeholders across team boundaries such as test pilots, product managers, software and hardware developers of all other UAV and ground system components.
• Maintain continuous overview over flight operations, prototype operations and testing results to identify possible problems and solutions.

Skills

Flight control design

Flight dynamics

Control theory

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++ coding

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

At Quantum Systems, we are redefining the boundaries of autonomous drone technology. We develop and deploy some of the world’s most advanced UAVs with vertical takeoff and landing capability. The autopilot software components, including the flight control system, are developed and maintained completely in-house to optimally match the complex, fast-changing requirements of the modern world of unmanned systems.

As a Senior Flight Control System Engineer, you will hold a key position within our Flight Control Team, working at the intersection of real-world UAV systems, flight control theory, algorithm development, software implementation, verification and validation.

Between intense whiteboard sessions to conceptualize the next groundbreaking solution, focused implementation of algorithms, simulation testing, iterations, flight test, flight data analysis and documentation, you will be working at the very core of our system.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Conceptualize effective and safe flight control solutions to complex multi-domain problems concerning flight stability, performance and safety.

• Participate in shaping flight control system architecture and interface design decisions to ensure continuous scalability and flexibility of the flight control software and other autopilot components.

• Help coordinate and optimize the team‘s workflow between concept reviews, implementation, code reviews, simulation andflight testing, log data analysis and documentation.

• Communicate and coordinate with other stakeholders across team boundaries such as test pilots, product managers, software and hardware developers of all other UAV and ground system components.

• Maintain continuous overview over flight operations, prototype operations and testing results to identify possible problems and solutions.

What you bring to the team:

• 5+ years of professional experience in Flight Control System design, preferably both multirotor and fixed wing control.

• Intuitive, internalized understanding of flight physics and flight dynamics.

• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with control theory and controller implementation.

• Strong proficiency in Matlab/Simulink .

• Experience writing and analyzing C/C++ Code.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with digital signal processing and data analysis.

• Ability to work within and across highly specialized teams, efficiently communicate and coordinate.
  

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 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 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.