Mechanical Design Engineer

ANAVIA Näfels, ANAVIA Bilten

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Key Tasks

Mechanical Design: Design and develop mechanical systems for unmanned helicopters, with a focus on structural components, landing gear, propulsion systems, and control mechanisms. Experience with either composite structures (layups) or rotating machinery (rotor heads, turbines or propellers) is a must.
Composite and Structural Analysis and Simulation: Proven expertise in composite materials to optimize weight, strength and durability. Perform basic mechanical analysis and simulations (e.g., hand calculations, or simplified finite element analysis) to evaluate the structural integrity and performance of designs under various load conditions.
Rotating Machinery and Dynamics: Contribute to the design and testing of rotating components, ensuring reliability and vibration control. Perform basic dynamic load assessments and fatigue analysis for rotor systems and gas turbines.
Prototyping and Testing: Able to work with manufacturing and testing teams to build prototypes and conduct testing. Perform validation testing to ensure design meets performance and safety requirements.
Documentation: Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, testing procedures, and maintenance manuals.
Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, aerodynamic, and software engineering teams to ensure integrated design and performance of the unmanned helicopter systems.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure mechanical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about advancements in mechanical engineering and UAV technology, integrating best practices into design processes.

Competencies & Duties

Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above.
Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
International travel required of up to 25% of employee’ working hours.

Your profile

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with (3) years of industry experience. Master’s degree with (2) years of industry experience is equivalent.
Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the manned helicopter industry. A must is either composite structures or rotating machinery and components experience.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in CAD software (CREO preferred) and simulation tools.
Very good communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and excellent technical understanding.
Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
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.