About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical takeoff & landing (VTOL) systems with a capacity of up to 500 kilograms. We provide industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo transport.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or advanced qualification is preferred.
- Experience: Hands-on experience programming for microcontrollers in real-time embedded environments, with a preference for backgrounds in aviation, space, or autonomous systems.
- Safety-Critical Systems: Familiarity with DO-178C or equivalent safety-critical software development standards. Experience supporting or leading software certification activities is highly valued.
- Programming & Software Development: Expert-level proficiency in C for embedded real-time systems, along with a strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for test automation and tooling is essential.
- Protocols: In-depth knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and Serial, along with experience in network protocols (Ethernet, UDP/TCP) in embedded contexts.
- Communication: Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Language: Strong English language skills (oral and written) are required; proficiency in German is a plus.
- Eligibility: Open to Swiss or EU Nationals only.
- Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities
- Control Software: Design and implement mission-critical low-level control software for UAV components, ensuring deterministic real-time performance.
- Communication Systems: Develop and maintain communication protocols that ensure safe and reliable interactions between all UAV components.
- Real-Time Performance: Optimize software performance for real-time operating systems where timing constraints are critical to flight safety and vehicle behavior.
- Testing Framework: Implement comprehensive test strategies at all levels (unit, integration, system) to thoroughly verify functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
- Standards Compliance: Develop software in accordance with DO-178C (or equivalent safety-critical software standards) and support certification activities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Code Reviews: Lead and participate in design and code reviews to ensure software quality and adherence to coding standards.
- System Architecture: Contribute to system-level software architecture decisions and requirements definition.
- Rapid Prototyping: Support rapid prototyping activities alongside production development to validate concepts and iterate quickly.
- Process Enhancement: Incorporate industry best practices into development workflows, including modern CI/CD practices and automated testing strategies.
Competencies & Duties
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with flight control, hardware, test bench, and design engineering teams to integrate, debug, and optimize embedded systems.
- Full Lifecycle Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility from requirements definition through implementation, integration, validation, and transition to production.
- Adhere to ANAVIA’s employment contract and comply with the company’s safety instructions, employee safety requirements, quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
- Travel: International travel may be required, up to 25% of working hours.
Become Part of the ANAVIA Family
A committed and international team is waiting for you! We offer exciting projects and opportunities for growth in every dimension, with support for training and personal development. Join us at team events where we celebrate our successes together, all while enjoying a beautiful office with a Swiss mountain view in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Please note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.