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ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or Mapping & Cargo.
We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with a strong background in the design and integration of electrical and electronic systems for unmanned aircraft to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex electrical systems, supporting integration and testing, and ensuring compliance with performance and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop electrical and electronic systems (e.g., PCBs, wiring harnesses, avionics) for unmanned platforms, including power distribution, sensors, communication interfaces, and control electronics.
* Support integration of electrical subsystems with mechanical, avionics, software, and control systems in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
* Select, evaluate, and validate electrical components and subsystems to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
* Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, interface definitions, wiring diagrams, and test plans.
* Conduct system-level and component-level testing, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical issues.
* Ensure safe and reliable operation of electrical systems throughout development, prototype, and production phases.
* Take ownership of electrical design decisions and communicate trade-offs effectively. Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions as needed.
* Support certification, compliance, and documentation in alignment with internal and external standards and processes.
* Participate in continuous improvement of electrical design practices, tools, and workflows.
* Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above.
* Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
* International travel required of up to 25% of employee’ working hours.
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
* Experience: Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in electrical design and integration for unmanned systems, robotics, or aerospace applications. Experience with testing and debugging of electrical systems.
* Skills: Proficiency in circuit design, embedded systems, and familiarity with design software (e.g., Altium, MATLAB). Strong knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI) and electrical safety standards is essential. Problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to details.
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and certification standards (e.g., FAA AC 21-99(0), SAE AS50881, IPC-2221).
* Communication: Very good communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and excellent technical understanding. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across disciplines.
* Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
Become part of the ANAVIA family:
* A committed and international team is waiting for you.
* Exciting projects and room to grow in every dimension.
* Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* Team events at which we celebrate our successes together.
* Beautiful Swiss Mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your application in English.
Be part of the ANAVIA family :)
Please note that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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