About ANAVIA
ANAVIA is a Swiss aerospace company and a global market leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, capable of achieving a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our dual-use helicopter platforms and sensors support a diverse array of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo operations, and other critical tasks.
Guided by a multinational team of highly skilled engineers specializing in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, flight testing, and industry experts in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations, and service, ANAVIA manages the entire product lifecycle in-house—from concept and design through to certification, production, and global customer support.
Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, with a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA combines Swiss engineering excellence with a growing international footprint. Our reputation is anchored in technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Backed by a robust European supply chain, we deliver mission-ready aerospace solutions that exemplify the highest standards of Swiss precision and manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Flight Control Software: Design, develop, implement, and test model-based flight control software to enable new aircraft capabilities and enhance system performance.
- Simulation & Validation: Verify and validate newly implemented features using a comprehensive simulation framework to ensure reliability, safety, and performance.
- Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and training materials that describe flight control logic, software architecture, and system behavior.
- Autonomy: Design and implement safe, reliable autonomous flight sequences that meet customer requirements and comply with the latest aviation safety standards and regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems, avionics, flight operations, and design engineers, to develop innovative features and continuously improve our unmanned helicopter platforms.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving safety regulations, incorporating best practices into software development processes.
Your Profile
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience with model-based development, preferably in the aviation or aerospace industry. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices is required.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming in C or a similar language is an advantage.
- Testing Experience: Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong expertise in model-based development using Simulink or similar tools, solid understanding of flight dynamics, and the ability to design and execute comprehensive test programs from unit testing to system-level validation. Excellent technical communication and documentation skills are essential.
- Languages: Professional proficiency in English is required; German is desirable.
Competencies & Duties
- Work independently and communicate complex technical matters clearly and concisely to a multidisciplinary team.
- Adhere to ANAVIA’s employment contract, comply with company safety instructions, and observe employee safety requirements, as well as following ANAVIA’s quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications.
- International travel may be required, amounting to up to 25% of working hours.
Join Us
Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and help shape the future of unmanned aviation. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
This position is open only to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.