Prototyping Engineer (m/f/d) – Test Benches & Validation

As Prototyping Engineer in Quantum Systems, you lead complex UAV prototyping projects and drive validation of new technologies. You will develop software for feasibility testing, integrate hardware into drone architectures, and define test strategies to ensure performance and safety. You collaborate with Electronics and Mechanical design teams to deliver robust prototypes and document design improvements. This role offers hands-on impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment with opportunities to shape next‑gen aerial systems.

• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile working
• Bike-Leasing
• Corporate Benefits
• Lunch-Card

• Lead complex prototyping projects and contribute to UAV system design
• Develop software (apps and embedded) for feasibility testing and system validation
• Integrate new hardware into existing drone architecture for evaluation and testing
• Assess requirements for new capabilities and create integration concepts
• Define test strategies, design advanced test stands, and lead test campaigns
• Verify prototypes and first articles against technical and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical documentation and recommendations for design improvements

• Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering; advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in prototyping, system validation, or product development, ideally in UAVs, robotics, or aerospace
• Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics and embedded systems
• Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, C#) and test automation
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA and Fusion preferred) and rapid prototyping technologies
• Familiarity with Arduino, sensors, avionics, and communication systems
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• Strong problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Independent work capability
• Digital and analog electronics
• Embedded systems
• Programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, C#)