About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems weighing up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, and Mapping & Cargo.
Qualifications
- MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a focus on flight dynamics, control, or vehicle simulation.
- Experience with flight simulation environments and tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Flightlab, etc.).
- Strong understanding of flight mechanics, control theory, and stability analysis.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Hands-on experience with flight test data processing or autopilot integration is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
- Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
- Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
Key Tasks
- Develop and maintain 6-DOF flight dynamics models for UAV rotorcraft.
- Support stability and control analysis across the full flight envelope.
- Contribute to control law development and autopilot tuning by providing simulation models and flight dynamics insights.
- Analyze flight test data to validate simulation models and identify areas for improvement.
- Define and assess aircraft stability margins, dynamic responses, and trim conditions.
- Collaborate with avionics, control systems, and systems engineering teams.
- Prepare and document technical reports, model assumptions, and analysis results.
- Participate in defining flight test instrumentation and data analysis for model correlation.
Become Part of the Anavia Family
A committed and international team is waiting for you! Join us for exciting projects that offer ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Support for training and development.
- Team events to celebrate our successes together.
- A beautiful office with stunning views of the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.