System Engineer / System Engineeress

Anavia AG - February 19, 2026

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. Our company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including surveillance and reconnaissance, inspection, mapping, and cargo transport.

Position Overview: System Engineer

As a System Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining, analyzing, and managing system requirements for our unmanned helicopter projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all requirements align with project objectives and regulatory standards, driving the successful development of our innovative systems.

Your Main Tasks

  • Requirements Definition: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and clearly define system requirements for unmanned helicopter systems.
  • Requirements Analysis: Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure they meet project goals and comply with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Requirements Management: Maintain a requirements traceability matrix to track changes and ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams, including design, software, and testing, to communicate requirements and ensure effective implementation.
  • Verification and Validation: Develop and execute verification and validation plans to confirm that system requirements are fulfilled through testing and analysis.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in requirements engineering, applying best practices to enhance processes and workflows.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience: Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within the aerospace or UAV industry; familiarity with flight data analysis is advantageous.
  • Skills: Strong analytical and technical understanding, coupled with effective communication skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills: High social skills to facilitate collaboration and teamwork.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is waiting for you! Join us for exciting projects and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

  • Support for training and development initiatives.
  • Team events to celebrate our collective successes.
  • A beautiful office with stunning Swiss mountain views located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Näfels
Country : Switzerland

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