Flight Physics / Propulsion Engineer (m/f/d)

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 push boundaries, think big, and hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our mission and values guide everything we do, and we're looking for people who are driven by 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 Flight Physics / Propulsion Engineer to make our interceptor drones faster, more agile and more predictable. You will analyze aerodynamics, stability and performance, build the aerodynamic databases and flight dynamics models our GNC and simulation teams rely on, and size and test the propulsion systems that power our interceptors. You will move between analysis, the thrust stand and flight test data, and see your models turn into better aircraft within short iteration cycles.

Your roadmap to make an impact

• Perform aerodynamic analysis of interceptor configurations using low-fidelity methods (vortex lattice, panel codes) and CFD
• Build and maintain aerodynamic databases (force and moment coefficients across the flight envelope) for simulation and GNC development
• Analyze stability and control characteristics, including high-agility maneuvers, high angles of attack, and transitions in hybrid VTOL designs
• Develop and validate flight dynamics models (6-DOF) together with the GNC and simulation teams
• Calculate performance: maximum speed, acceleration, climb rate, turn rate, endurance, and engagement envelope
• Select, size, and integrate propulsion components such as motors, propellers, ESCs, and batteries, or small turbojets and boosters for faster concepts
• Optimize propeller and motor matching for high thrust, fast response, and efficiency across dash and loiter conditions
• Analyze battery performance under high discharge rates, including voltage sag, thermal behavior, and usable capacity
• Assess thermal management of motors, ESCs, and batteries during short, high-power flight phases
• Plan and run propulsion tests on thrust stands, and support wind tunnel testing where needed
• Analyze flight test data, use system identification to refine models, and feed results back into design
• Support the conceptual design team with trade studies on aerodynamics, propulsion, and performance
• Account for environmental conditions such as wind, gusts, temperature extremes, and altitude in performance predictions
• Document analyses, test results, and design data for internal teams and customers