Advocacy & Government Engagement

• Represent TYTAN’s interests with EU institutions, national Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Digital/Technology ministries, and related agencies.
• Develop structured engagement plans for priority stakeholders in Germany, EU institutions (e.g., EDA, DG DEFIS), NATO, and selected partner nations.
• Advocate for policy and procurement frameworks that recognize and accelerate adoption of autonomous cUAS systems.

Political Strategy & Policy Shaping

• Monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and budget developments across Europe relevant to air defense, border security, drones, and emerging technologies.
• Identify political risk assessments, policy windows, upcoming initiatives, and early-stage multilateral programs relevant to TYTAN.

Support Business Strategy & Market Access

• Work closely with Business Development to align political engagement with market expansion and tender pipelines.
• Help position TYTAN early in multi-nation initiatives (e.g., “Drone Wall”, Eastern Flank programs, EU defense accelerators).
• Support consortium building and strategic partnerships with primes, SMEs, and R&D institutions.

Executive Engagement & Public Profile

• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, and strategic materials for TYTAN leadership ahead of government engagements.
• Coordinate participation at key defense conferences, policy forums, and international events.

Internal Advisory & Coordination

• Educate internal teams on political dynamics, procurement pathways, and upcoming regulatory requirements.
• Ensure tight alignment between field experience (including Ukraine operations), product roadmaps, and external engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in government affairs, public policy, or political advisory roles (public or private sector).
• Deep understanding of EU and/or national policy-making, defense procurement pathways, and regulatory processes.
• Strong political networks with evidence of successful relationship building and influence.
• Experience advising senior executives or decision-makers in high-stakes environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing concise, high-impact briefings.
• Eligible and willing to obtain relevant security clearances.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 30–50%, across Europe).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, security, aerospace, or relevant sectors as well as supporting companies competing for government contracts.
• Existing networks within German, Ukrainian, Central/Eastern European, or EU institutions.
• Understanding of policy areas relevant to TYTAN’s mission: defense innovation, UAV/drones, emerging tech regulation, border security.

• Work on mission-critical problems with real impact on national and European security.
• Shape the government engagement strategy of one of Europe’s fastest-growing defense tech companies.
• Be part of a diverse, ambitious, engineering-led team active across Germany and Ukraine.
• Participate in our success with a stock options package.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• Access to EGYM Wellpass for sports and wellness.