As a Working Student Automation, you will be a key part of our Automation Team and help improve and scale production through practical automation solutions. As the second member of this growing team, you will have significant freedom to develop your own ideas and shape how projects are implemented. You will work closely with production technicians, team leads, external service providers and machine builders. From identifying inefficiencies to implementing solutions, your work will improve quality, reduce errors and enable more efficient production at Quantum-Systems.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Identify inefficiencies, recurring problems and improvement opportunities in production.

• Analyze root causes and develop practical automation concepts.

• Take ownership of projects from the initial idea through implementation and handover.

• Build and integrate solutions involving software, hardware, sensors and automation.

• Coordinate external service providers, suppliers and machine builders when required.

• Support production technicians with troubleshooting and technical improvements.

• Help increase process stability, product quality and production scalability.

What you bring to the team:

• You are studying Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, ideally near the end of your bachelor's degree or in a master's program.

• You are passionate about automation and enjoy building, programming and developing solutions outside your studies.

• Hands-on experience from private or university projects, internships or production environments is a strong advantage.

• Knowledge in several of the following areas is welcome: PLCs, Python, robotics, sensors and actuators, electrical engineering, CAD, industrial networks, MES and production systems.

• You think analytically, take initiative and work independently with a pragmatic hands-on mindset.

• You are curious, eager to learn and communicate effectively with production teams and external partners.

• You have C1 proficiency in either German or English and at least B2 in the other language.

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:

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 working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities — and of course, we subsidize the membership.

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 develops advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI. Quantum Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered aerial, ground, naval robotics, developing a family of smart systems that go far beyond traditional drones. Built on a foundation of in-house hardware, software and AI, our systems transform data into critical insights, empowering decision-making across security, defense and public safety, as well as for the commercial, industrial and GIS sectors. Our vertically integrated system with industry leading endurance, enable seamless interoperability and software interconnectivity. On-board AI powers multi-modality sensing, autonomous navigation, anti-jamming, swarm operations and more.

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.