Mission & Performance Analysis Engineer

ANAVIA Bilten

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Simulate and evaluate mission scenarios using flight mechanics and performance models.
Assess aircraft performance, efficiency, and operational limits across the flight envelope
Analyze flight test and simulation data to evaluate aircraft behavior, energy consumption, and mission KPIs
Support the development of mission planning tools and flight envelope visualization
Interpret results from flight dynamics models (e.g., FlightLab, MATLAB) to extract actionable insights
Track and manage aircraft mass properties using a structured weight breakdown, including weight maturity (Estimated / Calculated / Actual) and center of gravity calculations.
Identify and provide relevant performance and dynamics data to support FCS and autopilot functions, including:

Performance limits and operational boundaries
Mass properties and aircraft configurations
Aerodynamic and stability-related characteristics
Ensure consistency between flight physics models, mission analysis, and control system needs
Support simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) and integrated validation activities
Contribute to trajectory optimization and contingency scenario definition
Document assumptions, analyses, and recommendations for system and mission improvements

Your profile

MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Strong understanding of flight mechanics and aircraft performance.
Experience with flight simulation and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, FlightLab, XPlane or similar).
Solid skills in data analysis and scripting (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Ability to interpret and work with simulation models and engineering data.
Understanding of flight control system principles and data needs.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.

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.