Electrical System Engineer / Electrical System Engineeress

Anavia AG - April 24, 2025

About the Company

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.

As an Electrical Systems Engineer

You will be responsible for the design, integration, and testing of flight control software for our unmanned helicopter systems. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our systems are reliable, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.

Your Main Tasks & Duties

  • System Design: Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for unmanned vehicles, including power distribution, sensors, communication systems, and control electronics.
  • Integration: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical, software, and control systems, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Testing and Validation: Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems and components, including performance evaluations and troubleshooting of issues.
  • Component Selection: Research and select appropriate electrical components and subsystems, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and test plans, to support development and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers and systems engineers to ensure that electrical designs meet overall project objectives and requirements.
  • Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in prototypes and production systems, implementing design improvements as necessary. Take a hands-on approach during troubleshooting.

With This, You Convince Us

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience: Previous experience in electrical design for unmanned systems, robotics, or aerospace applications is preferred.
  • Skills: Proficiency in circuit design and embedded systems, alongside familiarity with design software (e.g., Altium, MATLAB). Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI) is essential.
  • Communication: Very good communication skills, high social skills, and strong analytical and technical understanding.
  • Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written).

Become Part of the ANAVIA Family

  • A committed and international team is waiting for you.
  • Exciting projects and room to grow in every dimension.
  • Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Team events to celebrate our successes together.
  • Beautiful Swiss mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we look forward to receiving your online application in English or German. Apply online using the form below.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Please note that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit, EU Nationals, or Swiss Nationals.

Location : Näfels
Country : Switzerland

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