Flight Control Software Engineer / Flight Control Software Engineeress

About ANAVIA

ANAVIA is a distinguished Swiss aerospace company and a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, featuring a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our dual-use helicopter platforms and sensors serve a variety of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo transport, and other essential operations.

With a multinational and multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers specializing in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, and flight testing, alongside industry experts in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations, and service, ANAVIA expertly manages the entire product lifecycle in-house—from concept and design through certification, production, and global customer support.

Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, with a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA embodies Swiss engineering excellence alongside a growing international presence. Our reputation is founded on technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Supported by a robust European supply chain, we provide mission-ready aerospace solutions that exemplify the highest standards of Swiss precision and manufacturing excellence.

Key Tasks

• 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 new 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 detail 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 enhance our unmanned helicopter platforms continuously.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving safety regulations, integrating best practices into software development processes.

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is required. 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 a must. Programming experience in C or a similar language is advantageous.
• Skills: Strong expertise in model-based development using tools like Simulink. Solid understanding of flight dynamics. Ability to design and execute comprehensive test programs, from unit testing to system-level validation. Excellent technical communication and documentation skills are essential.
• Language: Professional proficiency in English is required, with German as a desirable skill.

Competencies & Duties

• Ability to work independently and communicate complex technical matters clearly to a multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to ANAVIA’s employment policies, safety instructions, quality manuals, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Willingness to undertake international travel, comprising up to 25% of working hours.

Join Us

Become a part of 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 exclusively to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.