• Own and lead the development of the flight data platform, from ingestion to analytics
• Design, build, and maintain scalable back-end systems for tool-based flight data analysis used across R&D, production, and support
• Architect and manage robust, high-performance database solutions for large volumes of time-series and telemetry data
• Define and implement data pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to support automated analysis and testing
• Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and observability
• Expand and maintain automated test suites and data quality checks
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate domain needs into technical solutions
• Act as a technical mentor, promoting engineering best practices within the team

What you bring to the team: Education & Background

• Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar)
• Several years of professional experience in data engineering or backend platform development

Backend & Platform Engineering

• Strong hands-on experience building backend systems in Python
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, and microservice architectures
• Experience designing production-grade, maintainable systems

Data & Databases

• Proven experience with relational, time-series, and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, efficient storage, and retrieval strategies
• Experience working with large-scale, high-frequency data sets

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
• Ability to design and operate scalable, production-ready infrastructure

Analytical & Domain Skills

• Analytical mindset with basic understanding of statistics and signal processing
• Familiarity with dynamic systems analysis (e.g. ODEs, LTI systems) is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with MATLAB
• Passion for aviation, telemetry, flight mechanics, or autonomous systems
• Prior experience leading technical initiatives or acting as a platform owner

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 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.

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 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 us: Quantum Systems specialises 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.