Senior GNC Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Description

At TYTAN, we aim to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats at scale. We protect people. We protect critical infrastructure. We protect European sovereignty.

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 building 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.

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

Job requirements

• 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

About us

At TYTAN, it is more than just a job; it is about embracing autonomy, personal growth, and purpose. Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.

WE are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.