System Engineer / System Engineeress

Anavia AG - March 16, 2026

About the Company

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff & 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.

Position Overview: System Engineer

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

Your Main Tasks

  • Requirements Definition: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document 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 ensure 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 We Are Looking For

  • 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: Excellent data analysis capabilities, with a strong focus on technical understanding.
  • Communication: Very good communication skills, high social skills, and strong analytical abilities.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is waiting for you! Enjoy exciting projects and opportunities for growth in every dimension. We provide support for training and personal and professional development. Join us at team events where we celebrate our successes together, in our beautiful Swiss office overlooking the mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

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Location : Näfels
Country : Switzerland

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