About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical takeoff & 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.
Key Tasks
- Perform structural and aerodynamic load analysis.
- Develop, validate and maintain dynamic and aeroelastic models using CAMRAD II, FLIGHTLAB, Simulink, and NASTRAN.
- Support structural test campaigns including static and dynamic testing, modal analysis, and Ground Vibration Testing (GVT).
- Analyze vibration phenomena and contribute to the design and tuning of dampers and passive/active mitigation solutions.
- Evaluate system stability in both low- and high-frequency domains.
- Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-A-8866).
- Support flight and ground test activities, including instrumentation definition and data analysis.
- Interface with control systems engineers to integrate loads and dynamics considerations into flight control strategy.
- Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports for internal use and qualification purposes.
Your profile
Qualifications
- MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field, with a specialization in flight dynamics, structural dynamics, or aeroelasticity.
- Hands-on experience with structural testing (static and dynamic), GVT, and vibration analysis.
- Proficiency with engineering software such as MATLAB, Simulink, FLIGHTLAB, CAMRAD II, and NASTRAN.
- Strong understanding of helicopter aeromechanics, aeroelastic phenomena, and structural loads methodology.
- Familiarity with aerospace certification standards including DO-160 and relevant MIL-STD documents.
- Experience in analyzing damping strategies and system stability for rotorcrafts.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). 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.