Senior GNC Engineer (f/m/d)

TYTAN Technologies TYTAN is a young deep-tech defense startup that develops a cost-effective counter-drone solution to protect people and critical infrastructure. We are an international team of ambitious engineers who combine expertise in autonomous systems and UAV design.

We are looking for a

Senior GNC Engineer

to design, implement, and validate guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced UAV platforms. You will work across

fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft , and take full ownership of GNC systems from simulation to flight. This role is hands‑on, deployment‑focused, and close to the aircraft. You will write production code, help build simulation frameworks, and validate system performance through real‑world flight testing. You will act as a

technical sparring partner

within the GNC domain, contributing experience, pragmatism, and sound engineering judgment.

Who you are

Several years of hands‑on experience developing

GNC systems for fixed‑wing and VTOL UAVs

ideally in a project.

Proven exposure to

real‑world UAV deployments and operations , beyond simulation or academic work.

Hands‑on flight testing experience is required ; holding a

private pilot license

is a strong advantage.

Strong foundation in

flight dynamics, guidance, navigation, and control

Proven ability to implement GNC software in

C++ and Python , with practical experience using

ROS2 and PX4

Experience designing and operating

state machines

for autonomous flight and mission logic

Experience building and maintaining

simulation frameworks , including multi‑airframe

A pragmatic, experience‑driven mindset — strong judgment matters more than perfect theory

Why TYTAN?

Be the first to welcome the world into a deep‑tech defense startup that is shaping the future of security.

Work in a fast‑paced, international team where your contributions truly matter and your impact is immediate.

Participate in our success with stock options.

Be part of something bigger in a mission driven company.

Enjoy flexible working hours.

Access to EGYM Wellpass sports facilities.

All day coffee and snacks, team events, and a modern office in Munich.

Your roadmap to make an impact

Own the

end‑to‑end GNC lifecycle

for advanced fixed‑wing and VTOL UAV platforms, from early concept to operational flight

Take guidance, navigation, and control systems

from simulation into real aircraft , ensuring robust sim‑to‑real transfer

Lead and execute

hands‑on flight testing , including tuning, validation, and post‑flight analysis

Drive GNC system quality through

iterative improvement based on flight data and operational feedback

Shape autonomous behavior by defining and refining

flight modes, transitions, and failure handling

Act as a

technical sparring partner

within the GNC domain, contributing experience‑based judgment to key decisions

Collaborate closely with airframe, avionics, and software teams to ensure system‑level coherence

Establish and maintain clear documentation of assumptions, architectures, and validation results

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