About the Position

Development Engineer Production – Automated Testing (f/m/d)

Location: Gilching, Bayern, Germany
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted Date: 2026-08-06

As a Development Engineer, you will play a key role within our Production Engineering Team, bringing your own ideas to life by developing new test systems and optimizing production processes. Together with our world-class team, currently consisting of 10 members, you will play a central role in pushing the boundaries of drone technology.

You will work closely with stakeholders across Production and Development to take our manufacturing capabilities to the next level and enable our rapid growth. By optimizing production processes and developing new testing solutions, you will support Quantum Systems in its mission to establish unmanned aerial systems (sUAVs) as the benchmark for aerial data collection solutions.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the complete development cycle of test systems for drone components or complete systems - from initial concept and mechanical/electronic design through to implementation.
Develop and maintain automated test software in Python for production test systems.
Develop and optimize test strategies to ensure production quality and reliability.
Perform root-cause analyses of production issues.
Act as the interface between our development departments and production.

Requirements

Completed degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field.
Experience in developing test systems, designing test equipment, or general manufacturing/production environments.
Experience with Python/C# and GUI frameworks such as Tk or Qt for frontend or tool development.
Familiarity with hardware communication interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, UART, I²C, or SPI is a plus.
Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
Comfortable working with Git and modern collaborative development processes.
Passionate about technology - whether it's drones, 3D printing, robotics, or simply tinkering and building things yourself.
Self-motivated, takes ownership, and independently drives projects and areas of responsibility forward.
Communicating in both English and German comes naturally to you.

Nice to Have

Experience in automated testing and production optimization.

We Offer

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 the Company

Quantum Systems specializes 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.

Development Engineer Production – Automated Testing (f/m/d)

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