Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Quantum-Systems GmbH

  • Gilching
  • Veröffentlicht am: 31. Oktober 2025
Jobbeschreibung

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.

As Linux Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.

You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform.

Providing a reliable, scalable, and mission-critical software environment is essential to Quantum-Systems – your mission will have a powerful impact.


  • Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft.
  • Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.\
  • Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams.
  • Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests.
  • Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues.
  • Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system.
  • Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes.
  • Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications.
  • Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules.
  • Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis.
  • Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues.
  • Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • as a Plus
  • Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries.
  • Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization.
  • Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus.

  • 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.
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