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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.\nAt 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.\nWe are looking for a UAV Systems Engineer to own the propulsion, actuation and thermal subsystems of our UAV platforms. You will size, select, integrate and validate motors, ESCs, servos and actuators, and make sure every subsystem stays within its thermal limits across the full flight envelope. Working closely with Aircraft Design, Avionics, Electronics and Battery Engineering, you will take these subsystems from first trade study to qualified, production-ready hardware.\nYour roadmap to make an impact\nPropulsion\nSize and select motors, propellers and ESCs against thrust, efficiency, mass and cost targets across the flight envelope.\n\nCharacterize motor and propeller performance on thrust stands and dynamometers, and build the propulsion models used by Aircraft Design and GNC.\n\nDefine ESC configuration, current limits and failure behavior together with the Electronics team and suppliers.\n\nActuation\nSpecify, select and qualify servos and electromechanical actuators for control surfaces and onboard mechanisms.\n\nDerive actuator requirements (torque, speed, backlash, bandwidth, holding load, duty cycle) and verify them on test benches.\n\nIntegrate actuators with the flight controller and avionics, including interfaces such as PWM and CAN, position feedback and fault detection.\n\nIntegration & Test\nPlan and run environmental tests such as thermal cycling, vibration and ingress protection.\n\nAnalyze flight logs for temperatures, currents and actuator loads, and feed the findings into the next design iteration.\n\nOwn subsystem requirements, interface control documents, test procedures and reports.\n\nAct as the technical counterpart to motor, ESC and actuator suppliers.\n\nSupport the transfer to series production through design for manufacturing, acceptance tests and supplier qualification.\n\nRequirements\nDegree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.\n\nHands-on experience with propulsion or actuation systems in UAV, aerospace, automotive or robotics applications.\n\nSolid understanding of brushless motors (BLDC/PMSM), ESCs and motor control basics, as well as propeller performance.\n\nExperience specifying, selecting and testing servos or electromechanical actuators.\n\nPractical test experience with thrust stands, dynamometers, thermocouples, IR cameras and data acquisition systems.\n\nConfident evaluating test and flight data with Python or MATLAB.\n\nWorking knowledge of CAD (e.g., Siemens NX, SolidWorks or CATIA).\n\nA structured, hands-on way of working and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a small, fast-moving team.\n\nFluent in English; German is a plus.\n\nNice to Have\nExperience with PX4 or ArduPilot and with flight log analysis.\n\nExperience with environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810 or RTCA DO-160.\n\nApplied heat transfer knowledge, e.g. thermal management of motors and ESCs, or experience with thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS Icepak or Simcenter Flotherm.\n\nMotor or magnetic design experience (e.g., Ansys Motor-CAD, JMAG).\n\nExperience taking hardware from prototype to small-series production.\n\nBackground in defense, aerospace or other safety-critical environments.\n\nDrones, RC aircraft or Formula Student as a student team, competition or serious hobby.\n\nWhy TYTAN?\nBuild technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defense systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security\n\nShape scalable defense capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale\n\nContribute to networked air defense: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defense architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors\n\nDevelop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback\n\nMove fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact\n\nDefine a new generation of defense technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company\n\nWork with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe\n\nOur Benefits\nVirtual stock options: Participate in our success through virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation\n\nMonthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit\n\nRegular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us\n\nReferral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team\n\nRegular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together\n\nCorporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands\n\nFlexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration\n\nAbout us\nAt TYTAN, it is more than just a job; 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Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.\nWE 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.\nPlease note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. 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