TYTAN is a young deep-tech defense startup that develops a cost-effective counter-drone solution to protect people and critical infrastructure. We are an international team of ambitious engineers who combine expertise in autonomous systems and UAV design.
We are looking for a new team member who is eager to make a real difference! We are looking for a Technical Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to join our System Engineering team. You will be the on-site deployed engineer for our customer projects, supporting the full deployment lifecycle from contract initiation to implementation and go-live.
Who you are
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field OR equivalent practical experience in complex technical systems.
- 3–7 years of experience in technical operations, system integration, application engineering, field engineering, or similar roles involving hardware-software integrated systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders, internally and externally.
- High willingness to travel internationally, including extended on-site assignments, and adapting to new locations, cultures and operating conditions.
- Comfortable troubleshooting unstructured, cross-domain problems at the interface of software, embedded systems, networking, and hardware.
- Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems and log analysis (e.g. Wireshark, PlotJuggler or similar).
- Customer- and mission-focused mindset and take ownership in representing the product and company in real-world deployments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Experience with UAVs, robotics, autonomy, mission software, or networking is a strong plus.
Why TYTAN?
- A high-impact role in an international environment where you shape market entry and customer success.
- Significant visibility and development opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
- A dynamic culture built on ownership, flexibility, and rapid decision-making.
- Be the first to welcome the world into a deep-tech defense startup that is shaping the future of security.
- Work in a fast-paced, international team where your contributions truly matter and your impact is immediate.
- Participate in our success with stock options.
- Be part of something bigger in a mission driven company.
- Enjoy flexible working hours.
- Access to EGYM Wellpass sports facilities.
- All day coffee and snacks, team events, and a modern office in Munich.
Your roadmap to make an impact
- Act as the on-site deployed engineer for customer projects, supporting the full deployment lifecycle from contract initiation to implementation and go-live.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers: analyse operational requirements, translate them into system and integration solutions, by ensuring customer expectations.
- Plan and execute on-site installation, commissioning, testing, hand-over, customer training, and operational support - including adaptation to local infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and cultural requirements.
- Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships and support the company’s international growth strategy with a focus on expansion into new countries and markets.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware, software, networking, and mission operations using logs, telemetry, and hands-on debugging.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks during deployment planning and execution, working closely with logistics, operations, and engineering teams.
- Build internal knowledge through documentation, troubleshooting and deployment guides, and act as a trusted technical expert for deployed systems.