About the Role
TYTAN Technologies is seeking an intern or working student to join their Growth team in Berlin. The role involves monitoring political and security-policy developments, preparing analyses, supporting stakeholder engagement, researching funding opportunities, and contributing to external communications to advance the company's political visibility and network.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and security-policy developments at the national and EU level (defense, counter-drone, public procurement)
- Prepare briefings, position papers, and background analyses for the founders and key stakeholders
- Support the preparation of meetings, appointments, and events with representatives from politics, public administration, and defense
- Build and maintain a stakeholder and contact database of relevant decision-makers and institutions
- Research funding programs, tenders, and public procurement procedures (national & EU)
- Contribute to TYTAN's external communications and positioning toward public sectors
- Take ownership of own projects that advance political visibility and network
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Security/Defense Policy, or a related field
- Strong interest in politics, security and defense topics, and European sovereignty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex matters clearly and concisely
- Analytical, structured thinking and a diligent, independent way of working
- Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Confident with common office software (or equivalent tools)
- Discretion and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
- Minimum availability of 4 months
- On-site in Berlin
- First hands-on experience in public affairs, government relations, an association, ministry, parliamentary office, think tank, consultancy, or NGO
- Understanding of political decision-making processes at the federal and/or EU level
- Knowledge of public procurement, defense policy, or regulatory frameworks
- An existing network in the political or security-policy environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on mentality in a fast-paced startup environment
- Additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus
- Does not offer visa sponsorship; only candidates with a valid work permit will be considered.
Skills
- Political analysis
- Regulatory analysis
- Security policy analysis
- Briefing preparation
- Position paper development
- Background analysis
- Stakeholder engagement support
- Database management
- Funding program research
- Tender research
- Public procurement research
- External communications
- Project management
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Analytical thinking
- Structured thinking
- Independent work
- Office software proficiency
- Discretion
- Professionalism
- German (business-fluent)
- English (business-fluent)
- French (plus)
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Internship
- Working student
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Internship
- Working student
Education Level
- Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Security/Defense Policy, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- €68/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit
Benefits
- Monthly allowances: €68/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
- Regular team events
- Corporate discounts
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work model
About the Company
- TYTAN Technologies aims to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats at scale.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.
