Flight Mechanics Engineer
Company: Anavia AG
Location: 8752 Näfels (GL), Switzerland
Employment type: Permanent, 100% full-time, start by agreement
Vacant since: 16.04.2026. Number of positions: 3.
About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in design, development, & manufacturing of vertical takeoff & lifting (VTOL) systems up to 500 kg. Offers unmanned helicopter systems for mission profiles such as surveillance & reconnaissance, inspection, mapping, and cargo.
Qualifications
MSc in Aerospace Engineering or related field, with focus on flight dynamics, control, or vehicle simulation.
Experience with flight simulation environments and tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Flightlab).
Strong understanding of flight mechanics, control theory, and stability analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Hands‑on experience with flight test data processing or autopilot integration is a plus.
Fluent in English.
Swiss or EU citizens only.
Key Tasks
Develop and maintain 6‑DOF flight dynamics models for UAV rotorcraft.
Support stability and control analysis across the full flight envelope.
Contribute to control law development and autopilot tuning by supplying simulation models and flight dynamics insights.
Analyze flight test data to validate simulation models and identify improvement areas.
Define and assess aircraft stability margins, dynamic responses, and trim conditions.
Collaborate with avionics, control systems, and systems engineering teams.
Prepare and document technical reports, model assumptions, and analysis results.
Participate in definition of flight test instrumentation and data analysis for model correlation.
Benefits
Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Team events celebrating successes together.
Beautiful Swiss mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
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