Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)

As Linux Software Engineer , you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies. You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform. Providing a reliable, scalable, and mission-critical software environment is essential to Quantum-Systems – your mission will have a powerful impact. What is your Day to Day Mission: • Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft. • Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.\ • Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams. • Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests. • Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues. • Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system. • Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes. • Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process. What you bring to the team: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems. • Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications. • Solid understanding of Linux internals , including system services, device trees, and kernel modules. • Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot , or similar build systems. • Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis . • Familiarity with testing methodologies , including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines , version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management. • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues . • Proficiency in technical documentation , including interface definitions and architectural decisions. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. • Fluent in English , both written and spoken. As a Plus • Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries. • Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet. • Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization . • Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment . • Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus. 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 als