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

About the Position

Quantum-Systems GmbH is seeking a Senior Flight Control System Engineer (m/f/d) to join their team in Gilching, Germany. As a key member of the Flight Control Team, you will work at the intersection of real-world UAV systems, flight control theory, algorithm development, software implementation, verification, and validation.

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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, and flight 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 oversight over flight operations, prototype operations, and testing results to identify possible problems and solutions.

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Requirements

• 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.

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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 Work: Option to work remotely one flexible day per week.
• Stay active: Access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities with subsidized membership through EGYM Wellpass.
• Bike-Leasing: Support for staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
• Corporate Benefits: Attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g., Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
• Employee events: Opportunities to grow and celebrate successes together.
• Lunch-Card: Daily lunch budget sponsored.
• Company Shuttle: Convenient shuttle service from Pasing in Munich to our location with return trips at the end of the workday.

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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 defense, security, and public sectors.

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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.