About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems capable of carrying up to 500 kilograms. The company provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored to various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.
Your Mission
- Simulate and evaluate mission scenarios utilizing flight mechanics and performance models.
- Assess aircraft performance, efficiency, and operational limits across the flight envelope.
- Analyze flight test and simulation data to evaluate aircraft behavior, energy consumption, and mission KPIs.
- Support the development of mission planning tools and flight envelope visualization.
- Interpret results from flight dynamics models (e.g., FlightLab, MATLAB) to extract actionable insights.
- Track and manage aircraft mass properties using a structured weight breakdown, including weight maturity (Estimated / Calculated / Actual) and center of gravity calculations.
- Identify and provide relevant performance and dynamics data to support FCS and autopilot functions, including:
- Performance limits and operational boundaries.
- Mass properties and aircraft configurations.
- Aerodynamic and stability-related characteristics.
- Ensure consistency between flight physics models, mission analysis, and control system needs.
- Support simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) and integrated validation activities.
- Contribute to trajectory optimization and the definition of contingency scenarios.
- Document assumptions, analyses, and recommendations for system and mission improvements.
Your Profile
- MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of flight mechanics and aircraft performance.
- Experience with flight simulation and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, FlightLab, XPlane, or similar).
- Solid skills in data analysis and scripting (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
- Ability to interpret and work with simulation models and engineering data.
- Understanding of flight control system principles and data needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Language: Good proficiency in English (oral and written); German is desirable.
Become Part of the Anavia Family
A dedicated and international team is waiting for you. Experience exciting projects and opportunities for growth in every aspect of your career. We offer support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development, along with team events to celebrate our successes together. Enjoy a beautiful office with a Swiss mountain view located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.