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.

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