HR Business Partner (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 thrive, think big, and hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our mission and values guide everything we do, and we're looking for people who thrive on 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 Europe’s sovereignty.

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be a hands-on people partner across TYTAN, with a core focus on Engineering. Working closely with team leads and their teams, you’ll help build a high-performance culture where people can do their best work, grow, and deliver meaningful impact. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact for people-related matters, translating our People strategy into practical actions that drive performance, accountability, and engagement. From performance management and talent development to team effectiveness and organisational design, you’ll help leaders, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring our people processes support both individual excellence and business success. At the same time, you’ll bring insights from the teams back into our People strategy, continuously improving how we enable high performance across TYTAN.

Your Roadmap to make an impact.

Strategic Partnership with Engineering Leadership

• Act as a close, trusted sparring partner to Engineering leads on team structure, growth and leadership questions

• Identify organisational friction early (span of control, unclear ownership, role overlaps) and actively bring solutions to the table

• Run regular, structured check-ins with Engineering leads, not just when issues escalate

Performance & Culture

• Own the delivery and quality of performance cycles in Leapsome, with a focus on Engineering, including the 9-box process and calibration with leads

• Join all performance and probation reviews to catch early warning signs and support consistent assessments

• Coach leads through feedback conversations, especially the difficult ones: probation, low performance and role changes

• Develop and embed the accountability culture of Project TYTAN MODE in teams’ day-to-day work

• Monitor early indicators of team culture and engagement, and address them proactively

• Design and deliver training for employees and leads on a range of topics

Workforce Planning & Talent Interface

• Collaborate closely with our Talent Acquisition Manager and CTO on headcount planning, role profiles and prioritisation of open Engineering roles

• Help define new roles and career paths within the growing Engineering organisation

• Actively shape the onboarding experience for new hires, especially in Engineering, and keep time-to-productivity in focus

Employee Relations & Coaching

• Be the first point of contact for employees and leads on sensitive employment-law or interpersonal matters

• Lead probation and conflict conversations alongside the respective leads, with a focus on psychological safety

• Handle cases confidentially, in coordination with the HR Lead and, where relevant, our whistle blowing process

Organisational Development

• Feed Engineering data and insight into our company-wide team and role architecture

• Co-design HR processes from an Engineering perspective, so they’re practical for technical teams, not just generalist-friendly

• Support re-organization, team splits and new leadership layers.

Must-have

• Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally supporting technical or Engineering teams

• Experience in a fast-growing scale-up or start-up, where ambiguity is the norm, not the exception

• Confidence with performance management processes and structured feedback formats

• Strong advisory skills: you guide and challenge leads as a peer, rather than just executing process

• Business-fluent German and English (our teams, especially in Engineering, are international)

Nice-to-have

• Experience in hardware, manufacturing or deep-tech environments

• Basic understanding of Engineering role architecture (IC tracks, technical career paths)

• Experience with Leapsome or a comparable performance/engagement tool

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

• Define a new generation of defence technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company

• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation

• Monthly allowances: €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 on us

• Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team

• Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together

• Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands

• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration

About us

At TYTAN, it is more than just a job; it is about embracing autonomy, personal growth, and purpose. Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.

WE are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process.

Please note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.