As a Senior Robotics and Machine Learning Engineer, you will be a key member of our Drone Port team, driving the development of object detection, tracking, pose estimation, and advanced robot control functionalities using AI concepts and machine learning techniques. You will apply a range of techniques, including machine learning, sensor fusion, and other innovative methods, to enable robust detection and tracking of drones and ensure precise landing and manipulation. With our world-class team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing drone technology, robotic automation, and the seamless operation of drone ports.

You will work closely with stakeholders from software, hardware and aeronautical engineering to design and implement end-to-end solutions that integrate the right sensors and systems for autonomous drone landing and take-off. Your role will be critical in selecting appropriate hardware components and developing the software needed to process sensor data, ensure real-time decision-making, and enable robust control. Your expertise will support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial data collection solutions with unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead the development of object detection, tracking, and pose estimation techniques to enable precise drone interaction and control using a variety of sensing methods.
• Design and implement the integration of multi-sensor setups to enable autonomous drone port functionality, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and control systems.
• Develop software solutions that process and interpret data from sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS and other relevant technologies.
• Implement advanced robotics control strategies for drone landing, movement and take-off.
• Ensure robust software platform development, integrating with in-house user interface platforms.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of software to ensure reliability before market release.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware specialists, robotics engineers, and aeronautical engineers.
• Interface with teams working on drone platforms and mission control software to ensure seamless integration.

What you bring to the team:

• You have a post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• You have at least 10 years of professional experience in computer vision, AI-driven object detection, and robotics with expertise in sensor fusion and real-time control systems.
• You have a strong background in software development, including C++, Python, and embedded systems.
• You are familiar with established software development methodologies, including SAFe and relevant platforms.
• You are proficient in AI concepts and machine learning techniques, with a strong focus on applying machine learning algorithms and different sensing modalities for robot control tasks.
• Your open, communicative, and collaborative nature makes you a trusted internal expert.
• You are able to lead multi-disciplinary teams, guide and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• You are highly self-motivated and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Communication in English is second nature to you.

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.