Senior Avionics Engineer (f/m/d)

TYTAN Technologies 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 Senior Avionics Engineer to define, implement, and validate the avionics architecture of advanced UAV platforms. You will be responsible for integrating autonomy, GNC, and command & control (C2) into a coherent, reliable onboard system across fixed-wing, VTOL and transitioning aircrafts. This role is hands-on, system-level, and deployment-focused. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, ensuring that all onboard systems communicate reliably and perform in real operational environments. You will act as a technical sparring partner across avionics and system integration, contributing experience, pragmatism, and strong engineering judgment. Your roadmap to make an impact - Define and own the end-to-end avionics architecture for UAV platforms, from concept to operational deployment - Define and implement system-level integration of flight control (GNC), autonomy stacks, and C2 links - Design and manage onboard communication architectures (e.g., MAVLink, DDS, Ethernet, CAN, serial protocols) - Integrate and validate flight controllers, companion computers, sensors, radios, and payload systems - Ensure robust data flow, synchronization, and fault-tolerant behavior across all subsystems - Take avionics systems from lab setup to real aircraft, ensuring reliable sim-to-real and bench-to-flight transition - Lead and support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level testing, including debugging complex integration issues - Work closely with GNC, autonomy, C2, and EWIS/electrical teams to ensure tight system coupling and clean interfaces - Support flight testing, including system bring-up, monitoring, logging, and post-flight analysis - Define and implement system monitoring, health checks, and fail-safe strategies - Document system architectures, interfaces, and integration workflows in a clear and maintainable way - Support integration into customer and operational environments, including Bundeswehr (Bw) requirements