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 for a variety of mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, as well as Mapping and Cargo.
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 with 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.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken), with German considered a plus.
- 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 using 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 and passive/active mitigation solutions.
- Evaluate system stability in 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.
- Interface with control systems engineers to integrate loads and dynamics considerations into flight control strategy.
- Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports for internal use and qualification purposes.
Become part of the ANAVIA Family
A committed and international team awaits you, offering exciting projects and opportunities for growth 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.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.