Senior Embedded Software Engineer – EO/IR Gimbal Systems (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of software for next-generation defense-grade Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) gimbal systems. The successful candidate will architect and develop high-performance, low-latency video processing and streaming software for embedded computing platforms while integrating cameras, sensors, communication interfaces, and embedded hardware into a mission-critical stabilization and targeting system.

This role requires strong expertise in embedded Linux, multimedia frameworks, GPU-accelerated computing, networking, and hardware/software integration. You will collaborate closely with systems, electronics, computer vision, mechanical, and control engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions for demanding defense applications.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for defense-grade EO/IR gimbal systems.
• Develop real-time video capture, processing, encoding, decoding, recording, and streaming applications on embedded Linux platforms using GStreamer, FFmpeg, and hardware-accelerated multimedia frameworks.
• Develop reliable networking solutions for real-time video transport using RTP, RTSP, UDP, TCP, H.264, and H.265.
• Develop high-performance image processing and computer vision applications using CUDA, OpenCV, or equivalent GPU-accelerated technologies where applicable.
• Integrate visible, infrared, and thermal imaging sensors into embedded systems.
• Develop software interfaces for IMUs, laser rangefinders, and other mission-critical sensors.
• Develop Linux device drivers and perform kernel-level integration for custom hardware.
• Interface with embedded hardware using SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, GPIO, USB, Ethernet, MIPI CSI, HDMI, and other industry-standard interfaces.
• Optimize software for deterministic performance, low latency, and efficient utilization of CPU, GPU, and hardware accelerators.
• Design scalable communication architectures between embedded processors, payload controllers, flight controllers, and external systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, debugging, verification, and field testing.
• Implement logging features and analyze issues reported by testing and customers
• Produce software architecture documentation, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in system architecture, design reviews, and technology roadmap planning.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded software for Linux-based systems.
• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux application development.
• Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Strong C/C++ and/or Rust programming skills.
• Experience with GStreamer and/or FFmpeg multimedia frameworks for low-latency, high-performance multimedia and video streaming applications.
• Experience with H.264/H.265 video codecs and streaming technologies including RTSP, RTP, UDP, and TCP.
• Experience integrating embedded peripherals using SPI, UART, I²C, CAN, GPIO, USB, Ethernet, and similar interfaces.
• Experience integrating imaging sensors and peripherals such as IMUs, GPS, encoders, or similar devices.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting in embedded or distributed systems.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and embedded system debugging.
• Familiarity with GPU computing, OpenCV, CUDA, or equivalent hardware acceleration technologies.
• Experience with Git, CMake, cross-compilation, and embedded Linux development workflows.
• Strong systems thinking with an understanding of software architecture and hardware/software interface design.

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 Work: If things get a little busy in the office, you have the option to work remotely one flexible day per week to create the right balance.
• Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities — and of course, we subsidize the membership.
• 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 Laim 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.