About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems with a capacity of up to 500 kilograms. The company provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for a variety of mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.
Your Mission
Key Tasks:
- Lead and coordinate operational approval and certification activities for UAV platforms, ensuring compliance with FOCA, EASA, and national UAS regulations.
- Develop, manage, and maintain approval plans, including the preparation and submission of necessary documentation to regulatory authorities.
- Support cross-functional teams to ensure approval compliance from concept to operation.
- Conduct and assist in system safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk evaluations in accordance with industry standards.
- Oversee and partake in pre-flight and flight-test programs to validate compliance.
- Stay informed about evolving UAS regulations and standards; provide expert guidance and training to internal teams.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and notified entities.
- Lead or support investigations concerning airworthiness or regulatory compliance.
Competencies & Duties
- Work independently and responsibly, executing tasks as outlined above.
- Ensure compliance with ANAVIA's employment contract and adhere to the company's safety instructions and employee safety requirements.
- Abide by the employer’s quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications.
- Be prepared for international travel, which may require up to 25% of work hours.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or a strong academic/project background in operational authorization, certification, or safety for UAVs or manned aircraft.
- Strong understanding of EASA UAS regulations.
- Experience with certification plans, compliance matrices, and operational approvals.
- Proven knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, such as SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment).
- Familiarity with safety and design assurance standards (ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 9001, ISO 21384).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail in documentation.
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of UAV systems, avionics, propulsion, and control systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with regulators and cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of leading or independently managing certification activities.
- High integrity and safety mindset; adept at assessing risks and making sound technical decisions.
- Able to guide and mentor junior engineers in airworthiness and certification processes.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and regulatory submission skills.
- Good language skills in English (oral and written); German is desirable.
Become Part of the Anavia Family
- A committed and international team is waiting for you.
- Exciting projects and opportunities for growth in every dimension.
- Support for training and personal and professional development opportunities.
- Team events where we celebrate our successes together.
- Beautiful office with a view of the Swiss mountains in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.