Senior Prototyping Engineer (f/m/d) – Aircraft Engine

Salary: 44.000 - 81.000 € per year

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience integrating and testing combustion engines, hybrid propulsion systems, gensets, fuel systems, or power generation systems.

Hands-on experience setting up, integrating, commissioning, and testing internal combustion engines and associated fuel systems.

Strong understanding of fuel systems, fluid dynamics, pressure systems, combustion engines, generators, electrical power systems, and hybrid propulsion architectures.

Experience designing, building, and operating engineering test setups, test stands, and validation rigs.

Experience with instrumentation, sensors, CAN communication, embedded systems, avionics integration, and data acquisition.

Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, LabVIEW, or similar for test automation and data analysis is an advantage.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills with a hands-on approach to prototype development.

Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Lead the integration of the hybrid propulsion system, including the combustion engine, fuel system, generator, and power electronics into prototype aircraft.

Develop and validate fuel storage, distribution, and delivery systems, including tanks, pumps, filters, valves, sensors, and plumbing.

Design, build, and commission test rigs and dedicated test stands.

Develop and execute functional, endurance, and performance test campaigns for fuel and hybrid power systems.

Set up, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot combustion engines, generators, fuel systems, and associated control systems.

Analyze system performance, efficiency, reliability, and failure modes, implementing design improvements based on test results.

Collaborate closely with propulsion, mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems engineering teams to optimize system integration and aircraft performance.

Prepare technical documentation, verification reports, test procedures, and engineering recommendations to support prototype development.

Technologies:

AI

Embedded

GIS

Hardware

Support

Matlab

Mobile

Python

Robotics

Security

More:

As a Senior Prototyping Engineer – Hybrid Power & Fuel System Integration, you will join our Prototyping team supporting development of our Reliant platform, a next-generation long-range eVTOL unmanned aerial system for demanding ISR and logistics missions. Reliant combines endurance, modularity, and operational flexibility. You will own integration, development, and validation of its hybrid power generation system, working across engineering teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation throughout prototype development. At Quantum Systems, we combine technical expertise with a customer-centric focus and strive for technological excellence and professional growth. We offer a company pension scheme, flexible working hours, mobile working, bike leasing, corporate discounts, employee events, a sponsored daily lunch budget, and a shuttle from Pasing in Munich. We develop advanced autonomous systems for defense, security, public safety, commercial, industrial, and GIS applications, using integrated hardware, software, and AI across aerial, ground, and naval robotics. We value and actively promote diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every voice is heard and employees can reach their full potential.

last updated 42 week of 2026