Senior Ground Sensor Specialist (f/m/d)
Job description
Senior Sensor Specialist (Ground Sensors) at TYTAN Technologies, owning the complete sensor architecture and concept for ground-based autonomous air defense detection systems. The role acts as technical authority across radar, RF, acoustics, EO/IR and sensor fusion and coordinates internal and external stakeholders.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Hybrid · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end sensor strategy and architecture for ground-based detection system
- Define and develop the overall sensor concept of operations (CONOPS) and sensor suite selection
- Evaluate, trade-off, and integrate technologies including radar, RF sensing and detection systems, acoustic sensors, EO/IR cameras and imaging systems, and multi-sensor fusion solutions
- Establish system-level requirements, performance metrics, and detection capabilities
- Drive sensor integration activities with software, AI/ML, autonomy, and platform engineering teams
- Act as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
What we're looking for
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience developing or integrating advanced sensing systems
- Strong expertise in one or more of the following domains: ground radar, RF sensing / EW systems, acoustic sensing, EO/IR imaging systems, sensor fusion
- Experience owning sensor architectures or system concepts from requirements through deployment
- Strong understanding of detection, tracking, target classification, and sensor performance analysis
Benefits
- Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation
- €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
- Referral bonus when someone you refer joins the team
- Regular team events: on- and off-site activities
- Corporate discounts across a wide range of partner brands
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office
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About TYTAN Technologies GmbH
The PACE is fast. The expectations are high. The contribution matters.
TYTAN Technologies is a fast-growing deep-tech company building autonomous defense systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe's security. Working at TYTAN is described as more than a job, a mission, with a focused, high-performance team and a modern Munich office.
Mission
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.
Key facts
- Munich, Germany
- Defense technology
- Develops autonomous air defense systems with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems
- Focus on countering unmanned aerial threats at scale
- Solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale
- Integrates systems into multi-layered defense architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors
- Does not currently offer visa sponsorship
What they value
- Ownership
- Embrace challenges
- Energized by meaningful work
- Impact
- High performance
- Fairness and inclusivity