Your mission

Key Tasks

• Aerodynamic Analysis: Conduct aerodynamic analyses of unmanned helicopter designs using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel testing to assess performance under various flight conditions.
• Design Optimization: Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop and refine helicopter designs that optimize aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and control.
• Performance Evaluation: Evaluate performance metrics, such as lift, drag, and maneuverability, and provide recommendations for design improvements based on analytical findings.
• Model Development: Create and maintain aerodynamic models for simulation and analysis, ensuring they accurately represent the helicopter's performance characteristics.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed reports and documentation on aerodynamic analyses, including findings, recommendations, and technical specifications for internal and regulatory review.
• Collaboration: Work with multi-disciplinary teams, including structural engineers, control engineers, and system designers, to ensure integrated performance of the unmanned helicopter systems.

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Qualifications

• MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related field; Ph.D. is a plus.
• Proven experience in aerodynamics analysis and design, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics principles, fluid dynamics, and flight mechanics. Proficiency in CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM) and other simulation tools.
• Very good communication skills. Good analytical and technical understanding.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.

About us

ANAVIA, a Swiss high-tech multinational, specialises in the design, development and manufacture of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems of up to 750 kilograms. We offer industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for a variety of missions and applications.

With a team of highly trained and experienced composite, mechatronics, electronics, maintenance flight test and software engineers and other functional experts, we own and manage the entire value chain – from conceptualisation to final quality manufacturing.
Headquartered in Switzerland with a fully owned business unit in the UAE, we have a reputation for groundbreaking innovation and uncompromising quality that reflects our “Made in Switzerland” heritage. This is reinforced by our robust, all-European supply chain that ensures the highest quality standards, stable, and safe procurement processes for reliable manufacturing and delivery.

All of our systems and sub-systems are free of ITAR restrictions.