Solution Architect (m/f/d)

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile Work

EGYM Wellpass

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Lunch-Card

Company Shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems GmbH is seeking a Solution Architect to drive end-to-end system designs for unmanned platforms used in defense environments. You will balance business needs, security, scalability, and cost while ensuring mission readiness.

You will lead architecture for ISR-focused platforms, align solutions with NATO and BAAINBw standards, and collaborate across product, software, and development teams. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems design and architecture for defense/aerospace.
• Experience as Solution Architect or System Architect in defense-related domain.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the architecture and design of ISR-focused unmanned systems based on requirements.
• Define and drive system-level solutions aligned with military standards and interoperability (NATO, BAAINBw).
• Collaborate with solution/product/software teams to ensure technical coherence and mission effectiveness.
• Interface with defense customers, government bodies, and integration partners.
• Produce and maintain system models, architecture views, and docs using SPARX EA.
• Ensure compliance and support certification processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve systems engineering practices.

Skills

Systems design

Solution Architect

System Architect

NATO Architecture Framework

ADMBw knowledge

SPARX EA

English & German fluency

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Computer Science degree

Tools

SPARX EA

Job description

As a Solution Architect, you will drive the development of integrated system designs for our unmanned platforms used in demanding defense and security environments.. You will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and developing end-to-end solutions that balance business requirements, technical excellence, security standards, scalability, and cost. You ensure that solutions are robust, scalable, and mission-ready.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead and coordinate the architecture and design of ISR-focused aerial and other unmanned systems based on customer requirements, operational scenarios, and platform capabilities.

• Define and drive system-level solutions that align with military standards and interoperability requirements (e.g., NATO, BAAINBw).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with solution management, product management, software, and development teams to ensure technical coherence and mission effectiveness.

• Interface directly with internal and external stakeholders (including defense customers, government bodies, and integration partners).

• Produce and maintain system models, architecture views, and documentation using tools such as SPARX EA.

• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and support certification and qualification processes.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems engineering practices.

What you bring to the team:

• Strong background in systems design and architecture, ideally with defense and aerospace systems.

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or System Architect,ideally in a defense-related domain.

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and tools (e.g., SPARX EA) and modeling standards.

• Experience with NATO Architecture Framework (NAFv4) and German defense architecture methodologies such as ADMBw is highly desirable.

• A university degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Business fluency in English and German is required.

• Willingness and eligibility to obtain security clearance under applicable national laws.

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 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.

At Quantum Systems, you’ll work alongside experts across disciplines, take ownership from day one and help turn ambitious ideas into technology with real-world impact. We move fast, think beyond boundaries and give our teams the space to shape what comes next.

The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not.

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.