Systems Engineer / Systems Engineeress

Company Overview

ANAVIA is a Swiss aerospace company and a global market leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, with a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our dual-use helicopter platforms and sensors support a wide range of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo, and other critical operations.

Driven by a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers specialized in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, flight testing, and industry specialists in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations, and service, ANAVIA manages the entire product lifecycle in-house—from concept and design through certification, production, and global customer support.

Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, with a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA combines Swiss engineering excellence with a growing international footprint. Our reputation is built on technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Supported by a robust European supply chain, we deliver mission-ready aerospace solutions that reflect the highest standards of Swiss precision and manufacturing excellence.

Your Mission

• Define and maintain the top-level aircraft system architecture, ensuring cohesive integration of all subsystems.
• Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems including avionics, propulsion, guidance & control, and payload integration.
• Develop and manage top-level system requirements with full traceability to subsystems and mission objectives.
• Provide oversight of Verification & Validation planning and execution, ensuring system-level requirements are verified and validated according to industry standards.
• Lead interface management between mechanical, avionics, software, and payload subsystems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for UAV platforms, including SC Light UAS and other applicable standards.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams to ensure compliance requirements across the UAV development lifecycle.
• Guide and mentor junior system engineers, fostering a strong systems engineering culture.
• Maintain and update system engineering artifacts, including architecture models, interface control documents, requirement specifications, and design rationale.
• Participate in risk assessment, safety analysis, and airworthiness activities, ensuring robust and compliant system design.

Competencies & Duties

• Work independently and responsibly to perform tasks as described above.
• Maintain compliance with ANAVIA's employment contract, safety instructions, and quality manual.
• International travel may require up to 25% of working hours.

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in aerospace or UAV systems engineering, with strong exposure to system architecture, requirements management, and V&V. Proven track record in leading system engineering teams and defining aircraft system architecture.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including SC Light UAS and CS-27. Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion, or equivalent). Familiarity with systems engineering standards (INCOSE, ISO 15288, ARP4754A).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of Verification & Validation planning, testing, and integration. High analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to balance technical rigor with practical engineering constraints. Strong attention to detail and capability to produce clear, high-quality technical documentation. Proactive mindset with the ability to drive system-level decisions and identify technical risks early.
• Communication: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, effective in interacting with cross-functional teams and regulators.
• Language: Proficiency in English (oral and written); German is desirable.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
• Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.

Application Process

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