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 provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo operations.
Qualifications
- MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, specializing in flight dynamics, structural dynamics, or aeroelasticity.
- Hands-on experience with structural testing (both static and dynamic), Ground Vibration Testing (GVT), and vibration analysis.
- Proficiency in engineering software such as MATLAB, Simulink, FLIGHTLAB, CAMRAD II, and NASTRAN.
- Strong understanding of helicopter aeromechanics, aeroelastic phenomena, and structural loads methodology.
- Familiarity with aerospace certification standards, including DO-160 and relevant MIL-STD documents.
- Experience in analyzing damping strategies and system stability for rotorcraft.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in German is desirable.
- Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
- Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
Key Tasks
- Perform structural and aerodynamic load analysis.
- Develop, validate, and maintain dynamic and aeroelastic models utilizing CAMRAD II, FLIGHTLAB, Simulink, and NASTRAN.
- Support structural test campaigns, including static and dynamic testing, modal analysis, and Ground Vibration Testing (GVT).
- Analyze vibration phenomena and contribute to the design and tuning of dampers as well as passive and active mitigation solutions.
- Evaluate system stability across both low- and high-frequency domains.
- Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-A-8866).
- Support flight and ground test activities, including instrumentation definition and data analysis.
- Collaborate with control systems engineers to integrate loads and dynamics considerations into flight control strategies.
- Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports for internal use and qualification purposes.
Join the Anavia Family
Become part of a committed and international team where exciting projects await and opportunities for growth abound. We provide support for training and personal and professional development, along with team events to celebrate our successes together. Enjoy a beautiful office with stunning views in the Swiss mountains, located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.