Engineering Project Manager (m/f/d)

NIF; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual stock options

Monthly allowances (€106/month in flex

Regular health care events

Referral bonus

Regular team events

Corporate discounts

Flexibility and hybrid Munich office

Job summary

TYTAN Technologies in Munich is seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to drive cross-functional projects at the interface of engineering, product, and operations. You will coordinate internal teams, define timelines and KPIs, manage risks, and ensure delivery on time, quality and cost.

The role suits someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, values ownership, and can balance structure with agility while shaping scalable governance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of engineering project or program management experience in aerospace/defense/robotics or similar complex hardware-software environments.
• Degree in Software or Hardware Engineering, robotics or similar field.
• Ability to balance structure with agility while tracking deliverables.
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and visual formats, for engineering discussions and leadership updates.
• You thrive in an early-stage environment and are motivated by speed, ownership and impact.
• Experience with project management tools (Notion, Excel, Gantt, Kanban) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage key internal engineering projects from planning and execution to risk management and delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering to ensure milestones and dependencies are aligned.
• Develop and track project timelines, KPIs, budgets, and delivery goals on time, on quality and on cost.
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Prepare project updates, flag risks, and communicate progress clearly and transparently across the organization.
• Identify bottlenecks early and implement solutions that keep things moving.
• Support the development of scalable project governance structures and continuous improvement processes.
• Work closely with leadership to shape operational priorities and prepare TYTAN for scale.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Agile / structured

Education

Software/Hardware Eng

Tools

Notion

Excel

Gantt charts

Kanban

Job description

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 thrive, think big, and hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our mission and values guide everything we do, and we're looking for people who thrive on 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.

We are looking for a Project Manager with an engineering background, who thrives in dynamic environments, understands technical complexities and terms, and can drive operational excellence across fast-moving projects. In this role, you will work at the interface of engineering, product, and operations, helping us coordinate internal teams, align external partners, and execute mission‑critical projects with precision.

Your roadmap to make an impact

• Own and manage key internal engineering projects from planning and execution to risk management and delivery

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering to ensure milestones and dependencies are aligned

• Develop and track project timelines, KPIs, budgets, and delivery goals on time, on quality and on cost

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and strategic partners

• Prepare project updates, flag risks, and communicate progress clearly and transparently across the organization

• Identify bottlenecks early and implement solutions that keep things moving

• Support the development of scalable project governance structures and continuous improvement processes

• Work closely with leadership to shape operational priorities and prepare TYTAN for scale

• Degree in Software or Hardware Engineering, robotics or similar field

• You bring 2 - 5 years of engineering project or program management experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, robotics, or another complex hardware-software industry is a must

• Ability to combine structure with agility, you can track deliverables rigorously while adapting quickly to shifting priorities

• Strong communication skills - clear, concise, and confident across written, verbal, and visual formats, from engineering discussions to leadership updates

• You are comfortable working in an early-stage environment and are motivated by speed, ownership, and impact

• You are excited about building dual-use defense technology that protects open societies and restores the economics of European air defense

• Experience with project management tools are welcome (e.g. Notion, Excel, Gantt, Kanban, etc.)

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 generation of defense technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company

• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation

• Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit

• Regular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us

• Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team

• Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together

• Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands

• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration

• Dynamic and fast‑paced team: Be among the first to shape a deep‑tech defense company redefining the future of security with an international team where your impact is immediate

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.

Please note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.