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Flight Control Software Engineer

ANAVIA Bilten,ANAVIA NäfelsPosted 3 days ago
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Job Description

Your mission

  • Flight Control Software: Design, implement and test model-based software, enabling new flight functionality.
  • Simulation: Test newly implemented features in a thorough simulation framework. Perform simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests to verify new features. 
  • Analysis: Collect and analyze data to evaluate algorithm performance and identify potential for improvement. Support the development of analysis tools. Process large datasets and generate test data reports from simulations or flights. 
  • 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.

Your profile

  • 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 Python a plus. Prior experience with HIL and SIL 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.
  • Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
  • Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
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