Senior Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) – Drone Port

Salary: 44.000 - 81.000 € per year

Requirements:

Masters degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline

Several years of professional experience developing robotic or autonomous systems

Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python

Experience developing embedded software in C/C++

Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals, including perception, state estimation, sensor fusion, motion planning, and feedback control

Experience with robotic middleware such as ROS or ROS2

Experience integrating cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, UWB, radar, or similar sensors

Familiarity with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV

Experience implementing real-time control systems

Experience with machine learning for robotic perception

Experience with Linux-based embedded systems

Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD development workflows

Strong systems thinking and ability to work across software, electronics, and mechanics

Experience with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, industrial robotics, mobile robots, or automated machinery is highly desirable

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Responsibilities:

Design and implement robotic capabilities for fully autonomous Drone Port operation

Develop perception algorithms for precision landing, docking, localisation, and environmental awareness

Design and optimise closed-loop control algorithms for ground-based robotic systems and UAV interactions

Develop embedded software for sensors, actuators, and hardware interfaces

Integrate cameras, ranging sensors, IMUs, encoders, and other perception sensors into the system architecture

Develop robust sensor fusion algorithms for reliable operation under varying environmental conditions

Design and validate communication interfaces between the Drone Port, aircraft, and cloud infrastructure

Develop software for autonomous system monitoring, diagnostics, and fault detection

Support hardware bring-up, integration, and system validation in laboratory and field environments

Analyse test results, debug complex system behaviour, and continuously improve system robustness

Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle

Support flight and field testing of autonomous Drone Port capabilities

Contribute to software architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the robotics team

Technologies:

AI

CI/CD

Cloud

Computer Vision

Embedded

Git

Hardware

Support

Linux

Machine Learning

Mobile

Python

ROS

Robotics

Sensor Fusion

opencv

C++

GIS

Security

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Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company developing integrated hardware, software, and AI-powered autonomous systems for mission-critical operations across air, land, and maritime domains. We are building the next generation of autonomous aerial systems, with the Drone Port enabling autonomous launch, landing, charging, health monitoring, and mission readiness for UAV platforms. As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will work with experts across Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Flight Controls, Embedded Software, AI, and Flight Test, helping shape autonomous drone infrastructure and the future of BVLOS operations. We offer opportunities for individual and professional growth, a company pension scheme, flexible working hours, mobile working, bike leasing, corporate discounts, employee events, a sponsored daily lunch budget, and a shuttle service from Pasing in Munich. We value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where every voice and perspective is valued.

last updated 42 week of 2026