About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems with capacities of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.
Position: Flight Test Engineer
Your primary responsibility will be the supervision and execution of UAS operations. As part of the operating crew, you will support day-to-day operations and gather test performance information during and after flights.
Main Tasks
- Prepare, coordinate, and conduct all development flight testing requirements related to specific flight profiles.
- Record ground test and flight test performance data, presenting information in clear and concise reports.
- Be fully conversant with all rotorcraft systems, limitations, and safety procedures outlined in the Flight Manual.
- Ensure the safe and correct conduct of all ground and air-related rotorcraft testing within the Flight Test Engineer's responsibilities.
- Provide assistance to the Remote Pilot during pre-flight, in-flight, handover, and pre-landing checklist activities.
- Monitor critical rotorcraft systems.
- Support the development team in defining test scenarios for verification and validation during flight test phases for products and prototypes.
- Perform daily tasks including test plan and test card generation, real-time data monitoring during ground and flight tests, directing tests, data analysis and documentation, test readiness review preparation, and on-aircraft troubleshooting.
- Work closely with system, avionics, propulsion, structural, software, and flight controls engineers to develop and support flight testing for the VTOL platform.
Your Qualifications
- University degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Knowledge of flight test techniques and methods.
- Proficient in English, both verbal and written.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications.
- Basic knowledge of Matlab/Simulink.
- Basic understanding of Risk Management for operations.
- Valid driving license.
Join the ANAVIA Family
A committed and international team is waiting for you. Experience exciting projects and enjoy opportunities for growth in every dimension. We support training and provide avenues for personal and professional development. Participate in team events where we celebrate our successes together, all while working in our beautiful office with views of the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.