Flight Physics Engineer (Loads & Dynamics)

Anavia AG; Bilten; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Anavia AG in Bilten, Switzerland is seeking an Aerospace Engineer for structural and aerodynamic analysis. The successful candidate will perform load analysis, develop dynamic models, and support testing campaigns.

Qualifications include an MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, proficiency in MATLAB and NASTRAN, and strong communication skills. Must be eligible to work in Switzerland or the EU.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with structural testing and vibration analysis.
• Strong understanding of helicopter aeromechanics and aeroelastic phenomena.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Perform structural and aerodynamic load analysis.
• Develop and maintain dynamic and aeroelastic models.
• Support structural test campaigns and analyze vibration phenomena.

Kenntnisse

Structural analysis

Aerodynamic analysis

Vibration analysis

Communication skills

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

FLIGHTLAB

CAMRAD II

NASTRAN

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

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.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
• Location: On‑site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.