ANAVIA Careers

Key Tasks:

• Perform on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of ANAVIA’s UAV systems at client locations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
• Provide comprehensive training to clients on the operation and maintenance of UAV systems.
• Travel extensively, both locally and internationally, to support customers in different locations.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during all field operations.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of service activities, including issues encountered, solutions implemented, and progress reports.

Other Tasks:

• Assist in the development of service manuals and training manuals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address customer needs effectively.
• Identify and suggest process improvements for better service delivery while collaborating with the engineering team to relay client feedback.

Competencies & Duties:

• Work independently and responsibly. Perform assigned tasks as described above.
• Compliance according to ANAVIA’s employment contract, compliance with company’s safety instructions and employee safety requirements, compliance with employer’s quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
• Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services.
• International travel required of up to 40% of employee’s working hours.

Qualifications:

• Completed higher education (e.g., ETH, HTL) certification in electronics, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• At a minimum 5 years’ experience in an aviation maintenance or a field service representative role.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electronic issues.
• High flexibility and willingness to travel internationally.
• Responsible. Excellent communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and technical understanding with the ability to train and support clients effectively.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software applications relevant to UAV systems.
• Solid computer skills and ERP knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding customer targets and positive customer feedback. Excellent active listening and probing skills.
• Strong language skills in English (oral and written). German and/or other languages desirable.

Key Tasks

Industrialization

• Management of the transition from product development to series production (‘Design to Manufacture’).
• Development and optimization of production layouts and assembly lines.
• Close collaboration with engineering to ensure production-ready product designs.
• Planning and realization of series start-ups incl. pilot production, ramp-up, etc.

Supply Chain Development

• Establishment and further development of the strategic supply chain for new and existing products.
• Coordinating material requirements and logistical needs with internal and external partners.
• Identification of risks in the supply chain and development of resilience strategies.
• Introduction of SCM-relevant tools and processes for demand planning, availability, and traceability.

Project management & interface coordination

• Management of industrialization projects with a focus on quality, costs and deadlines.
• Close cooperation with the engineering, purchasing, quality, production and logistics departments.
• Preparation of project plans, status reports, risk analyses and presentations.

Competencies & Duties

• Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above. Proactive communication when issues arise, or help is needed.
• 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

• Completed higher education (e.g. ETH, HTL).
• At least 5 years of experience in industrialisation, production introduction or technical project management
• Experience in setting up and managing international supply chains
• Knowledge in CAD software and manufacturing technologies.
• Process-oriented and structured work methods.
• Responsible. Good technical understanding. Good communication skills.
• Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Flight Control Software: Design, implement and test model based software, enabling new flight functionality.
• Simulation: Test newly implemented features in a thorough simulation framework.
  Documentation: Aid in the creation of documentation and training materials outlining the flight control logic.
• Autonomy: Design safe, reliable, autonomous flight sequences that suit customer needs and meet the newest safety regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams, including design engineers, flight operations, and avionics engineers to provide new features and product enhancements that enable our customer’s vision.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in safety regulations and sensor technology, 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 Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Significant experience with model based programming, preferably in the aviation or space industry; Familiarity with the associated standards and best practices; Experience with programming in C or similar is a plus
• Skills: Strong knowledge of model based programming (Simulink or similar); Good understanding of flight dynamics; Capability to design thorough test programs from unit to system level
• Communication: Very good technical communication skills.
• Language: Excellent language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
• Passport: Swiss / EU Nationals only.
• Location: On-Site in Näfels, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Passport: Swiss / EU Nationals only.
• Location: On-Site in Näfels, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 6-DOF flight dynamics models for UAV rotorcraft.
• Support stability and control analysis across the full flight envelope.
• Contribute to control law development and autopilot tuning by supplying simulation models and flight dynamics insights.
• Analyze flight test data to validate simulation models and identify improvement areas.
• Define and assess aircraft stability margins, dynamic responses, and trim conditions.
• Collaborate with avionics, control systems, and systems engineering teams.
• Prepare and document technical reports, model assumptions, and analysis results.
• Participate in the definition of flight test instrumentation and data analysis for model correlation.

Qualifications

• MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a focus on flight dynamics, control, or vehicle simulation.
• Experience with flight simulation environments and tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Flightlab, etc.).
• Strong understanding of flight mechanics, control theory, and stability analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience with flight test data processing or autopilot integration is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety Engineering

• Develop and maintain system and aircraft-level safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 and ARP4754A (e.g., FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA).
• Perform Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA) and System Safety Assessments (SSA) to support certification and design reviews.
• Support fault tree analysis (FTA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), and common cause analyses (CCA).
• Contribute to the development and review of Certification Plans, Safety Plans, and System Safety Program Plans (SSPP).
• Interface with airworthiness authorities (e.g., EASA, FAA, military) for certification-related safety work.

2. Reliability Engineering

• Perform quantitative reliability predictions using tools such as Reliasoft, Windchill, or MIL-HDBK-217.
  Develop system and LRU reliability models and conduct Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective
• Action Systems (FRACAS) processes.
• Monitor and report Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time Between Removals (MTBR), and other KPIs.
• Analyze field data and in-service feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.

3. Maintainability & Supportability

• Conduct maintainability analysis, including Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), fault isolation, access analysis, and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) architecture assessments.
• Support the development of Maintenance Task Analyses (MTA) and Maintenance Manuals (e.g., AMM, CMM).
• Contribute to the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) deliverables.
• Work closely with production, customer support, and aftermarket teams to improve maintainability and reduce lifecycle costs.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in safety, reliability, or maintainability engineering within the aviation or aerospace sector.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards: ARP4761, ARP4754A, CS-29/-27 (or FAR equivalents), MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-217.
• Experience with analytical tools (e.g., Relex, Isograph, RAM Commander, FMEA software, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with DO-178C / DO-254 / DO-160.
• Good understanding of aircraft systems, e.g. electrical, avionics, structures, propulsion.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear understanding of certification processes and safety lifecycles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-specialists, including regulators and customers.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and quality-conscious.
• Capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced and regulated environment.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Exposure to cutting-edge aircraft technologies and next-gen platforms (eVTOL, UAM, etc.).
• Supportive team culture with a strong safety and airworthiness ethos.

Key Tasks  

     Flight Operations:

• Execute UAS operations as Pilot in Command, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational protocols during international customer demonstrations, factory acceptance testing, and training flight activities.
• Conduct thorough flight planning, site surveys, and risk assessments in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Support the flight authorization process and other administrative tasks necessary for mission execution.

     Testing & Evaluation:

• Develop, document, and execute flight test plans and procedures for system validation and customer demonstrations.
• Analyze flight performance data to support system optimization and operational improvements.
• Support the definition, development, and ongoing updates of maintenance documentation and flight manuals in alignment with test findings and system evolution.

     Instruction & Training:

• Act as an instructor for Remote Pilot and Payload Operator roles
• Create and deliver training materials and lesson plans for internal personnel and/or external clients.

     Documentation & Compliance:

• Interpret and apply safety regulations, operational procedures, and maintenance guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation and activities conform to relevant aviation standards and internal company policies.

Other Tasks

• Perform root cause analysis on operational and technical issues and implement corrective and preventive actions as required.
   

Competencies & Duties

• Proven experience in UAS operations as remote pilot and payload operator
• International travel required of up to 50% of employee’ working hours.
   

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of aviation experience in related disciplines such as:
   
  • Air Traffic Control (ATC)
  • Flight Planning
  • Meteorology
  • Air Law
  • Navigation
  • Human Factors
  • Emergency Procedures
     
• Experience with VTOL rotary unmanned platform with MTOW over 50 kg is desirable.
• A1/A3 and A2 EASA license required.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of operational risk management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and documentation tools.
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Tasks

     Aircraft Maintenance & Assembly:

• Perform sub-assembly, final assembly, and repair tasks on aircraft, payloads, and associated components in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities both at the Swiss headquarters and during international deployments.
• Conduct inspections, installations, removals, replacements, and functional testing of subsystems and ground support equipment (GSE).

     Flight Operations:

• Support pre-flight and post-flight inspections, system preparation, and maintenance, ensuring all work is completed, documented, and signed off correctly.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), data transmission systems, and payloads for flight missions.
• Assist remote pilots and manage ground movements during flight operations.

     Quality, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure full traceability and documentation of all tasks performed, including inspection and testing of incoming goods and parts.
• Comply with safety standards, internal quality protocols, work instructions, and regulatory requirements (including handling of Dangerous Goods).
• Maintain all GSE in operational condition to support daily flight and test activities.

Other Tasks

      Technical Problem Solving:

• Perform fault diagnosis using appropriate test equipment and support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for system failures or malfunctions.
• Contribute suggestions for product and process improvements based on operational experience.

     Training & Collaboration:

• Act as a technician instructor for internal and/or external training sessions.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless mission support.

Competencies & Duties

• Working independently and responsibly. Perform task tasks as described above. Proactive communication when issues arise, or help is needed.
• 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.
• Assure 5s behavior to drive clean, safe and efficient work processes.
• International travel required of up to 50% of employee’ working hours.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (e.g., in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an aircraft technician (manned and/or unmanned).
• Proven understanding of aircraft assembly, system integration, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong diagnostic skills and hands-on experience with technical test equipment.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of operational risk management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and documentation tools.
• Valid driver’s license.