Mission & Performance Analysis Engineer

About the Company

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical takeoff & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping & Cargo.

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.
• Good language skills in English (oral and written); German is desirable.

Become Part of the Anavia Family

A committed and international team is waiting for you. Enjoy exciting projects and room to grow in every dimension. Benefit from support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development. Participate in team events to celebrate our successes together, all while enjoying beautiful Swiss mountain views in our office located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.