Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Application, Embedded
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Gilching
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will define and evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux software for autonomous UAV platforms, collaborate closely with various engineering teams, and drive technical decisions to enhance quality and security.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- At Quantum Systems, we develop cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems that redefine autonomous flight for defense and governmental applications. Our flagship platform, Reliant, combines long-endurance VTOL capabilities, advanced onboard AI, and resilient navigation technologies to operate reliably in complex and contested environments.
- As a Senior Software Architect - Embedded Linux, you will define and evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux software stack that powers our airborne computing platforms. You will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring that our embedded systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable while meeting the demanding requirements of mission-critical autonomous flight. Working closely with software, hardware, avionics, AI, and systems engineering teams, you will shape the technical direction of our next-generation UAV platforms from concept through operational deployment.
- Define, own, and continuously evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux application software stack for our next-generation autonomous UAV platforms.
- Drive architectural decisions across Linux-based onboard computing systems, ensuring scalability, modularity, security, and long-term maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Software Architect to align architectural strategies across embedded software, flight control, AI, navigation, and system-level components.
- Establish software architecture principles, design patterns, and development standards for embedded Linux applications and middleware.
- Leiten Sie die Integration von funktionalen und Hardware-Abstraktionsschichten, Kommunikationsschnittstellen und Anwendungssoftware zu einer kohäsiven Embedded-Plattform.
- Evaluate and introduce technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve software quality, performance, security, and developer productivity.
- Guide engineering teams through architectural reviews, technical decision-making, and implementation of complex software solutions.
- Work closely with Hardware, Avionics, Systems, and Flight Test teams to ensure seamless integration between software and airborne computing platforms.
- Support platform evolution by driving improvements in cybersecurity and onboard system diagnostics.
- Contribute to system validation activities including hardware integration, laboratory testing, flight testing, and root-cause analysis of complex software issues.
- Mentor junior and senior engineers and foster architectural excellence through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices across the global software organization.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in Linux application architecture, including user space, kernel concepts, bootloaders (e.g. U-Boot), Board Support Packages (BSPs), device trees, and system services.
- Starkes Verständnis für eingebettete Kommunikationstechnologien, einschließlich Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, USB und Netzwerkprotokolle.
- Solid knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, real-time concepts, performance optimization, and system security.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into scalable engineering solutions.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Experience
- 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, including several years defining software architectures for complex embedded Linux systems.
- Extensive experience designing Embedded Linux platforms for safety-critical or high-reliability products such as UAVs, aerospace, robotics, automotive, or industrial systems.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and C; experience with Rust and Python is considered an advantage.
- Proven experience designing modular software architectures for distributed and resource-constrained embedded systems.
- Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, cross-compilation toolchains, CMake, Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience leading architectural reviews, defining technical roadmaps, and guiding multidisciplinary software teams.
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What we offer
- 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 visionary.
- We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
- We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.
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Quantum-systems Gmbh
Quantum-Systems GmbH began focusing on the development and production of autonomous transition aircraft for civilian purposes in January 2015. This was a smart move that has positioned the company as a leader in this growing industry. Autonomous transition aircraft are an important part of the future of aviation, and Quantum-Systems GmbH is at the forefront of this exciting new technology.
Description
- Company Size
- 50-249 Employees
- Language
- English
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production, Aviation, Space Travel
Senior Software Architect - Embedded Linux
- Location
- Gilching
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
