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Our Marketing Department works alongside our other Tychonauts to share our story and connect with the communities we serve. We believe in honest communication about our capabilities and approach each project with genuine care for our clients' needs. Our team creates clear, straightforward materials that help people understand how our engineering solutions can make a difference in their projects.

We spend time listening to our clients and learning about industry challenges so we can better serve our community. Through websites, brochures, and events, we aim to build lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. We're proud to highlight our team's work while staying grounded in our commitment to quality and service.

Submit your marketing needs using the form below and we'll assign your request to the right creative or direct you to already made content.

1. "Can you help us with this proposal that's due tomorrow?"

Answer: We need at least 3-5 business days for quality proposal support. For rush jobs, we can provide basic formatting and existing graphics, but custom designs and comprehensive support require advance notice. Please add us to your RFP calendar when you first receive opportunities.

2. "Why can't we use that competitor's brochure layout for our services?"

Answer: Using competitor materials creates copyright issues and doesn't differentiate our company. We have brand-compliant templates and can create similar layouts that showcase our unique capabilities. Let's schedule time to develop materials that highlight what makes us different.

3. "Can you make our technical presentation more 'marketing-y'?"

Answer: We can definitely help make technical content more client-friendly by adding visual elements, simplifying language, and restructuring for better flow. However, we'll need input from your technical team to ensure accuracy while making it more accessible to non-engineers.

4. "How long does it take to get a case study written?"
 
Answer: A complete case study takes 4-6 weeks including client approval, photography coordination, technical review, and final production. We need the project manager's time for interviews and the client's cooperation for photos and testimonials.

5. "Can you post this project update on social media right now?"

Answer: We can share approved content, but we first need to verify client confidentiality agreements, get proper image permissions, and ensure it aligns with our content strategy. Most posts can go live within 24-48 hours of receiving approved content.

6. "Can you design business cards for our new hire starting Monday?"

Answer: We can rush business cards, but standard turnaround is 5-7 business days including design, approval, and printing. For new hires, please include marketing in the onboarding checklist early so we can prepare all branded materials in advance.

To maintain mission-critical efficiency, Tycho utilizes Sift Pages as our primary internal navigation hub. In a high-stakes environment where seconds matter, Sift ensures that every engineer, technician, and mission specialist can bypass the "noise" and connect directly with the specific personnel responsible for our internal functions.

Utilize this Sift Page as a digital “Star Chart”, allowing you to pinpoint the exact department or lead required for a task to reduce guessing who manages a specific subsystem.
Do you think you or someone else qualifies to be added? Email us with your recommendations!

Connecting our people, our passions, and our purpose.

At Tycho Engineering, we believe that work is more than just spreadsheets and code. The
Beyond the Desk (BTD) community is our central home for everything that happens outside your daily JIRA tickets—whether it’s giving back to the local community, joining a hobbyist league, or finding a mentor. This is your space to connect, grow, and make an impact.

To foster a culture of belonging by connecting every employee—whether in our headquarters or a home office—to meaningful experiences that reinforce our collective impact on the world.

Our Key Pillars
🌱 Sustainability: Reducing our corporate footprint and organizing local clean-ups.
🎓 Future Talent: Mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.
🎨 Creativity & Wellness: From photography clubs to virtual yoga, keeping our spirits high.

Getting started is easy. We have three ways to engage based on your schedule:
1. The Observer: Join our Slack channel (#btd-community) to stay updated on monthly happenings.
2. The Contributor: Sign up for individual volunteer events or hobby meetups as your schedule allows.
3. The Champion: Lead a new initiative or join a planning committee (Commitment: ~2 hours/month).

📢 Join the Conversation
Slack: #btd-announcements (General updates)
Slack: #btd-remote-hangouts (For our distributed workforce)
Email: community@tychoeng.com

⏱️ Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy
Every Tycho employee is granted 24 hours of paid VTO per year. Use it for BTD-organized events or for a personal cause you're passionate about.
Note: Log your hours in the HR Portal under "VTO - Beyond the Desk."

Virtual Coffee Roulette | Remote
Every Tuesday @ 10 AM EST; opt-in via Slack bot

Habitat for Humanity Build | Onsite
May 15th, 9 AM - 4 PM EST; Sign up on the BTD Portal

Global Trivia Night | Hybrid
June 7th, 5 PM CT; Register via Calendar Invite

Code for Good Workshop | Remote
June 17th 1PM CT; Check #btd-mentorship for details

How to Launch a New Hobby Group: Have a passion for chess or hiking? Use this guide to get company funding and a Slack channel started.

The Remote Engagement Playbook: Tips on how to make your virtual meetings more social and inclusive.

Budget Request Form: Need supplies for a volunteer event? Submit a request for approval (up to $500 per event) in the BTD Portal.

Q: I’m 100% remote. Can I still participate in local office events?
A: Absolutely! If you happen to be traveling near an office during an event, you are always welcome. Additionally, we ensure every major "In-Office" event has a "Remote-Equivalent" activity.

Q: Do I need my manager’s approval to volunteer?
A: For events during work hours, yes. We recommend chatting with your manager during your 1:1. Most managers at Tycho are huge supporters of BTD!

Q: Can I suggest a new non-profit partner?
A: Yes! Please fill out the "New Partner Proposal" in the Resources section in the BTD Portal. We review new partners every quarter.

Currently, setting up power infrastructure in remote areas takes months of on-site labor. Project Athmost aims to shift that work into a controlled factory environment. By building these stations as "plug-and-play" modules, we help our clients get power to communities faster while significantly reducing safety risks for our field engineers.

Company Alignment: Directly supports our 2026 Innovation Goal of "Sustainable Infrastructure Accessibility."

Target Outcome: A standardized blueprint that can be manufactured and shipped globally by Q4.

We believe in transparency. Anyone in the company can see our real-time progress by following the links below to the tools we use every day:

Q: Is this replacing our current custom-build services?
A: No. Athmost is a complementary product for clients who prioritize speed and standard setups over custom engineering.

Q: Who is the primary point of contact for external questions?
A: Please direct all external inquiries to Elena Taylor.