Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Flight Software (m/f/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 Europe’s sovereignty.
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own the real-time domain of our next-generation mission computer. Our platform is built around a modern heterogeneous multi-core Arm SoC with separate application and real-time processing domains. You will bring an open-source flight stack to life on the real-time core, take the platform from first boot to flight test, and set the standard for flight-critical firmware at TYTAN — working hand in hand with our in-house electronics and hardware team.
Your roadmap to make an impact
Port and adapt an open-source flight stack to the real-time core of our next-generation mission computer, from bootloader to flight test.
Own real-time-domain bring-up: startup code, clocking and power states, peripheral drivers (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), watchdogs and fault handling Design and implement the inter-processor communication between the real-time and Linux domains: transports, message contracts, time synchronization, degradation behavior.
Integrate flight-critical buses and sensor peripherals across the vehicle's avionics network.
Drive verification from day one: SIL/HIL test setups, automated on-target tests, flight-log analysis together with our GNC and flight-test engineers.
Define coding, review and testing standards for flight-critical firmware (static analysis, CI, traceability).
Work closely with our in-house hardware team: review schematics and pin multiplexing from the firmware perspective, support board bring-up and debugging in the lab.
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a comparable qualification.
5+ years of professional embedded C/C++ development.
Strong real-time operating system experience (e.g. NuttX, Zephyr, FreeRTOS), including board bring-up on new silicon.
Hands-on experience with heterogeneous multi-core SoCs and asymmetric multiprocessing (e.g. RPMsg / OpenAMP or comparable inter-core mechanisms).
Solid knowledge of embedded buses and protocols: CAN / CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I2C.
Experience with UAV flight stacks (e.g. PX4, ArduPilot) and related protocols (e.g. MAVLink, DroneCAN) is a strong plus.
Confident with JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes; able to read schematics and work at the hardware/software boundary.
A structured, safety-minded engineer who takes ownership from requirements to flight test - Fluent in English, German is beneficial.
Why TYTAN?
Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defence systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security
Shape scalable defence capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale
Contribute to networked air defence: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defence 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