Working Student - Automated Testing (Droneport) (m/f/d)

As a Working Student in Automated Testing, you will help develop a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environment for our Droneport at Quantum-Systems. You will combine Python development with hands-on work on a real Droneport, drone hardware and a dedicated test rig. Over approximately one year, you will take ownership of a project from test-rig design and setup to repeatable automated tests. Working closely with the Droneport development team, you will help identify faults earlier and improve system reliability. The project offers room to explore solutions, make technical proposals and work independently with support from the team.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Design and build a HIL test setup with a real Droneport inside a protective cage, using a rail-guided or suspended drone to reproduce controlled movement.
• Connect and control hardware, sensors and interfaces using Python.
• Develop automated test cases for stationary and moving-drone scenarios, including repeatable test sequences and clear pass/fail criteria.
• Capture logs and measurements, investigate failures and document test results.
• Explore extensions such as controlled wind or rain simulation where feasible.
• Help integrate automated tests into the development workflow and CI/CD where practical.

What you bring to the team:

• You are studying electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, computer science or a related field, with solid programming experience.
• You have good Python skills and enjoy applying software to physical systems.
• You are familiar with Linux and Git and understand the basics of CI/CD.
• You are interested in mechatronic systems, sensors and communication between hardware and software.
• You enjoy practical work: assembling, wiring, testing and troubleshooting hardware are part of the role.
• Ideally, you have controlled hardware using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson or similar platforms.
• You work independently and systematically, take initiative and communicate findings clearly.
• You are comfortable communicating in English and interested in contributing for approximately one year.

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 the role:

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.