Flight Data Engineer

ANAVIAspecializes 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.As aFlight Data Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and testing of unmanned helicopter systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems are reliable, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.Key Responsabilities:Data Collection and Management:Oversee the collection, organization, and storage of data generated during UAV operations, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.Data Analysis:Analyse flight data to assess UAV performance, identify trends, and uncover insights that inform design improvements and operational strategies.Reporting: Develop and produce comprehensive reports and visualizations that effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Collaboration:Work closely with engineering teams, including flight control, test bench, and design engineers, to provide data-driven insights that guide product development and enhancements.Tool Development:Create and maintain analytical tools and scripts to automate data processing and analysis tasks, improving efficiency and accuracy.Validation and Testing:Support flight testing by analysing data to validate performance metrics and identify potential issues or areas for optimization.Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in data analysis techniques, incorporating best practices into workflows.Competencies & Duties:Working independently and communicating complex technical matters precisely and concisely to a multidisciplinary team.Compliance according to ANAVIA's employment contract, compliance with company' safety instructions and employee' safety requirements, compliance with ANAVIA's 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, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Experience: Significant experience with analysis of large datasets, preferably in the aviation or space industry; familiarity with software tools for data processing and the fundamentals of flight dynamics.Skills:Strong knowledge of data science tools (Python, Jupyter, etc.), experience with embedded systems and their communication (CAN, UART, etc.) and fundamental understanding of flight dynamics.Communication:Very good technical communication skills.Language:Excellent 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 in our offices inNäfels and 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 position is open only to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.