Senior Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) – Drone Port

Meyandy LLC; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Quantum-Systems GmbH in Gilching seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to advance the Drone Port with autonomous capabilities, perception, and sensor integration. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to build robust, real-world systems and mentor junior engineers.

You will develop embedded software for sensors and actuators, implement perception state estimation, and optimize closed-loop control for UAV interactions, contributing to the next generation of BVLOS operations and scalable

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in robotics, CS, EE, mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Several years of professional experience developing robotic or autonomous systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience with embedded software in C/C++ and Linux-based systems.
• Fluent English; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and sensor integration (cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, UWB, radar).
• Familiarity with OpenCV and modern CI/CD workflows.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement robotic capabilities for fully autonomous Drone Port operation.
• Develop perception algorithms for landing, docking, localization and awareness.
• Design and optimize closed-loop control for ground-based robotics and UAV interactions.
• Develop embedded software for sensors, actuators and interfaces.
• Integrate cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, UWB and radar into the system.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Engineering throughout the lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Motion planning

Feedback control

Linux

Git & CI/CD

English fluency

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline

Tools

ROS/ROS2

OpenCV

Git

CI/CD

Linux

LiDAR integration

Jobbeschreibung

At Quantum Systems, we are building the next generation of autonomous aerial systems. The Drone Port is a key element of this vision, enabling fully autonomous launch, landing, charging, health monitoring and mission readiness of our UAV platforms. As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will play a central role in developing the intelligence that allows the Drone Port and aircraft to interact seamlessly. You will work on perception algorithms, control systems, embedded software and sensor integration to create reliable autonomous behaviours that operate in real-world environments. Working closely with experts from Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering Flight Controls, Embedded Software, AI and Flight Test, you will help shape one of the most advanced autonomous drone infrastructure products on the market. Your work will directly influence the future of fully autonomous BVLOS operations and scalable drone deployments worldwide.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design and implement robotic capabilities enabling fully autonomous Drone Port operation.
• Develop perception algorithms for precision landing, docking, localisation and environmental awareness.
• Design and optimize closed-loop control algorithms for ground-based robotic systems and UAV interactions.
• Develop embedded software for sensors, actuators and hardware interfaces.
• Integrate cameras, ranging sensors, IMUs, encoders and additional perception sensors into the overall system architecture.
• Develop robust sensor fusion algorithms for reliable operation under varying environmental conditions.
• Design and validate communication interfaces between the Drone Port, aircraft and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop software for autonomous system monitoring, diagnostics and fault detection.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration and system validation in laboratory and field environments.
• Analyse test results, debug complex system behaviour and continuously improve system robustness.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Engineering throughout the complete product development lifecycle.
• Support flight and field testing of autonomous Drone Port capabilities.
• Contribute to software architecture, coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to the technical growth of the robotics team.

What you bring to the team:

• Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Several years of professional experience developing robotic or autonomous systems.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Experience developing embedded software in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals including: Perception State estimation Sensor fusion Motion planning Feedback control Experience with robotic middleware such as ROS or ROS2.
• Experience integrating cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, UWB, radar or similar sensors.
• Familiarity with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV.
• Experience implementing real-time control systems.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD development workflows.
• Strong systems thinking and the ability to work across software, electronics and mechanics.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, industrial robotics, mobile robots or automated machinery is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English

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…

Senior Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) – Drone Port — Quantum-Systems GmbH, Gilching.