Systems Engineer

ANAVIA
specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical take-off & 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled
Systems Engineer
with expertise in unmanned aircraft systems to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, integration, testing, and life-cycle management of complex UAS platforms, ensuring system reliability, performance, and compliance with regulatory standard

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the systems engineering life-cycle for unmanned aircraft platforms, from concept through development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Define, analyze, and allocate system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders, including avionics, propulsion, communications, payload, and ground control subsystems.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications.
• Coordinate integration and testing activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, flight tests, and ground tests.
• Perform system-level risk assessments, failure modes effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability engineering.
• Support certification and compliance efforts with aviation regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, avionics specialists, and operations personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support documentation for system design and operational procedures.
• Continuously monitor system performance and support troubleshooting and upgrades throughout the aircraft life-cycle.

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.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Experience
  : Proven experience (7+ years) in systems engineering roles related to unmanned aircraft or aerospace systems. Experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and certification standards for unmanned aircraft (e.g., FAA Part 107, DO-178C, DO-254).
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent.
• Skills
  : Strong understanding of UAS architecture, avionics, control systems, communications, and payload integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across disciplines.
• Communication
  : Very good communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and excellent technical understanding.
• Language
  : Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.

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 offic
  e in Näfels | Bilten, Glarus Nord.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your application in English.

Be part of the ANAVIA family :)

Please note that this job is open only to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit, EU Nationals or Swiss Nationals.