Senior GNC Engineer (m/f/d)

TYTAN Technologies The PACE is fast. The expectations are high. The contribution matters. Working at TYTAN is more than a job, this is a mission. We push boundaries, think big, and hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our mission and values guide everything we do, and we're looking for people who are driven by ownership, embrace challenges, and are energized by meaningful work. If you're motivated by impact and thrive in dynamic environments, you'll fit right in. 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. Now, 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 • 5+ 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? • Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defense systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security. • Shape scalable defense capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale. • Contribute to networked air defense: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defense architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors. • Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback. • Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact. • Define a new generat