Flight Control Software Engineer

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.

As a Flight Control Software Engineer at Anavia, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and testing of flight control software for our unmanned heli-copter systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems are reliable, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.

your main tasks

Flight Control Software: Design, implement and test model based software, enabling new flight functionality. Simulation: Test newly implemented features in a thorough simulation framework. Documentation: Aid in the creation of documentation and training materials outlining the flight control logic. Autonomy: Design safe, reliable, autonomous flight sequences that suit customer needs and meet the newest safety regulations. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams, including design engineers, flight operations, and avionics engineers to provide new features and product enhancements that enable our customer’s vision. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in safety regulations and sensor technology, incorporating best practices into workflows.

with this you convince us

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Experience: Significant experience with model based programming, preferably in the aviation or space industry; Familiarity with the associ-ated standards and best practices; Experience with programming in C or similar is a plus Skills: Strong knowledge of model based programming (Simulink or similar); Good understanding of flight dynamics; Capability to design thorough test programs from unit to system level Communication: Very good technical communication skills.

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.