Senior Radio Communication Engineer

Senior Radio Communication Engineer

Quantum Systems

Gilching, Germany

Wireless communication is at the heart of our autonomous systems, and we are looking for experts who can push the limits of radio technology in complex, real-world environments. As a Senior Radio Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the Radio team. This team is composed of 4 engineers and innovators passionate about developing solutions that matters.

In this role, you will work closely with systems engineers and software developers to enable robust, long-range, and secure communication links for our UAV platforms and hereby support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial intelligence.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design and develop radio communication systems for drones using existing Radio solutions or Software Defined Radio platforms
• Evaluate, select, and integrate various radio technologies including LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, LoRa, UHF/VHF, and proprietary RF solutions
• Develop and optimize waveform designs, modulation schemes, and channel access protocols
• Work on link budget analysis, antenna integration, and RF front-end design in collaboration with hardware teams
• Implement and test SDR-based communication solutions in lab and field environments
• Analyze radio performance data and troubleshoot issues in dynamic flight scenarios
• Ensure compliance with relevant radio communication standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ETSI, FCC)
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and participate in cross-functional design reviews

What you bring to the team:

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in radio system development, including SDR platforms (e.g., USRP, Ettus, LimeSDR)
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication protocols, digital signal processing, and RF systems
• Proficient in tools and languages such as GNU Radio, MATLAB, Python, or C++Experience with simulation, debugging, and testing of communication systems in real-time environments
• Familiarity with antenna design, propagation modeling, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

as a plus:

• Experience with UAV or aerospace communication systems
• Knowledge of secure communication protocols and encryption standards
• Background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or embedded radio systems

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