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, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or 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.

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 office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.