Flight Control Engineer – Unmanned VTOL Autonomy

ANAVIA; Glarus Nord; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ANAVIA in Switzerland is looking for a Flight Control Engineer to design, implement, and test model-based flight control software for unmanned helicopters. You will work with systems, avionics, and design teams to deliver safe, high-performance flight control solutions.

The role emphasizes simulation, HIL/SIL testing, documentation, and ongoing improvement of flight dynamics and software architectures to meet aviation safety standards. Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Proven experience with model-based development, preferably in the aviation or aerospace industry. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices is required.
• Experience programming in C or a similar language is an advantage.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing is a plus.
• Strong expertise in model-based development using Simulink or similar tools. Solid understanding of flight dynamics. Ability to design and execute comprehensive test programs, from unit testing through to system-level validation. Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in English. German desirable.

Aufgaben

• Flight Control Software: Design, develop, implement, and test model-based flight control software to enable new aircraft capabilities and enhance system performance.
• Simulation & Validation: Verify and validate newly implemented features using a comprehensive simulation framework to ensure reliability, safety, and performance.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and training materials describing flight control logic, software architecture, and system behavior.
• Autonomy: Design and implement safe, reliable autonomous flight sequences that meet customer requirements and comply with the latest aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems, avionics, flight operations, and design engineers, to develop innovative features and continuously improve our unmanned helicopter platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving safety regulations, incorporating best practices into software development processes.

Kenntnisse

Model-based development

Simulink

Flight dynamics

Test planning & execution

Technical communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C programming

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)

MATLAB/Simulink tooling

Jobbeschreibung

ANAVIA in Switzerland is looking for a Flight Control Engineer to design, implement, and test model-based flight control software for unmanned helicopters. You will work with systems, avionics, and design teams to deliver safe, high-performance flight control solutions.

The role emphasizes simulation, HIL/SIL testing, documentation, and ongoing improvement of flight dynamics and software architectures to meet aviation safety standards. Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus.