Senior Avionics Engineer

About the role

TYTAN Technologies is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to define, implement, and validate the avionics architecture for advanced UAV platforms. This hands-on role involves integrating autonomy, GNC, and command and control systems into reliable onboard architectures for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software to ensure robust system performance in real operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end avionics architecture for UAV platforms from concept to deployment.
• Design and manage onboard communication architectures including MAVLink, DDS, Ethernet, CAN, and serial protocols.
• Integrate and validate flight controllers, companion computers, sensors, radios, and payload systems.
• Lead and support hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing including debugging complex integration issues.
• Ensure robust data flow, synchronization, and fault-tolerant behavior across all subsystems.
• Support flight testing including system bring-up, monitoring, logging, and post-flight analysis.
• Document system architectures, interfaces, and integration workflows.

Required skills

• UAV system integration
• System architecture
• PX4
• C++
• Python
• ROS2
• MAVLink
• CAN
• UART
• Ethernet
• DDS
• Linux
• Embedded computing

Nice to have

• C2 systems
• Radio link integration
• HIL/SIL testing
• Simulation integration
• Defense systems
• Safety-critical systems

Qualifications

• Valid work permit for Germany

Benefits

• Virtual stock options
• Monthly flexible benefits allowance
• Health check-ups
• Skin screenings
• Mental health workshops
• Annual vitamin infusion
• Referral bonus
• Team events
• Corporate discounts
• Flexible working hours

About the Company

TYTAN Technologies aims to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats. The company focuses on protecting people, critical infrastructure, and European sovereignty.