Mission & Performance Analysis Engineer / Mission & Performance Analysis Engineeress

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, Mapping, and Cargo.

Your Mission

• Simulate and evaluate mission scenarios using 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 with 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 contingency scenario definition.
• 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.
• Good language skills in English (oral and written); German is desirable.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A dedicated and international team awaits you. Experience exciting projects with ample opportunities for growth in every dimension. We offer support for training and personal as well as professional development. Join us for team events where we celebrate our successes together.

Enjoy breathtaking views from our office located in Näfels, Glarus Nord, surrounded by the beautiful Swiss mountains.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.