Software Release & Configuration Manager (m/f/d)

As a Software Release & Configuration Manager (m/f/d), you will be the central point of control for all software delivery activities across multiple software engineering teams. You will oversee feature development progress, manage release schedules, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software for our advanced drone systems.

You will coordinate daily operations, manage tickets and workflow, and act as the decision-maker when priorities conflict, always keeping delivery commitments on track. This roles requires a mix of technical understanding of software architecture, organizational skills and assertive leadership. In a highly skilled team, you will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of modern software solutions for our high-tech drones.

You will work closely with stakeholders from our software teams as well as adjacent departments (such as hardware development and product management). By ensuring timely software deliveries, you will support Quantum-Systems in its mission to become the leader for aerial data collection solutions with unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Own the release process for all software components, including embedded firmware, ground control software, and AI mission packages.
• Monitor and track development progress across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with release timelines.
• Manage configuration and version control for all software artifacts and environments.
• Lead daily stand-ups and coordination meetings, driving clarity and accountability.
• Maintain and prioritize the backlog, ensuring tickets are properly managed and resolved.
• Act as the decision authority when trade-offs are needed to meet delivery deadlines.
• Define and enforce release policies, including branching strategies, quality gates, and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (engineering, QA, product management) to ensure smooth and predictable releases.
• Continuously improve release processes, introducing automation and best practices where possible.

What you bring to the team:

• A successfully completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in software release management, configuration management, or similar roles.
• Proven experience in managing projects and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (GitLab/GitHub), and branching strategies.
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with embedded software development and multi-component systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Experience with DO-178C is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proactive, organized and a team player mindset
• Ability to balance multiple assignments

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.