Job Description
At Quantum Systems, we develop cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems that redefine autonomous flight for defense and governmental applications. Our flagship platform, Reliant , combines long-endurance VTOL capabilities, advanced onboard AI, and resilient navigation technologies to operate reliably in complex and contested environments. As a Senior Software Architect – Embedded Linux (m/f/d) , you will define and evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux software stack that powers our airborne computing platforms. You will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring that our embedded systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable while meeting the demanding requirements of mission-critical autonomous flight. Working closely with software, hardware, avionics, AI, and systems engineering teams, you will shape the technical direction of our next-generation UAV platforms from concept through operational deployment. What is your Day to Day Mission: Define, own, and continuously evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux application software stack for our next-generation autonomous UAV platforms. Drive architectural decisions across Linux-based onboard computing systems, ensuring scalability, modularity, security, and long-term maintainability. Collaborate closely with the Lead Software Architect to align architectural strategies across embedded software, flight control, AI, navigation, and system-level components. Establish software architecture principles, design patterns, and development standards for embedded Linux applications and middleware. Lead the integration of functional and hardware abstraction layers, communication interfaces, and application software into a cohesive embedded platform. Evaluate and introduce technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve software quality, performance, security, and developer productivity. Guide engineering teams through architectural reviews, technical decision-making, and implementat
