About this role
Your mission <strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Key Tasks</span></strong><br><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Perform structural and aerodynamic load analysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Develop, validate and maintain dynamic and aeroelastic models using CAMRAD II, FLIGHTLAB, Simulink, and NASTRAN.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support structural test campaigns including static and dynamic testing, modal analysis, and Ground Vibration Testing (GVT).</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Analyze vibration phenomena and contribute to the design and tuning of dampers and passive/active mitigation solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Evaluate system stability in both low- and high-frequency domains.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-A-8866).</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support flight and ground test activities, including instrumentation definition and data analysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Interface with control systems engineers to integrate loads and dynamics considerations into flight control strategy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports for internal use and qualification purposes.</span></li></ul> Your profile <strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></strong><br><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field, with a specialization in flight dynamics, structural dynamics, or aeroelasticity.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with structural testing (static and dynamic), GVT, and vibration analysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency with engineering software such as MATLAB, Simulink, FLIGHTLAB, CAMRAD II, and NASTRAN.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of helicopter aeromechanics, aeroelastic phenomena, and structural loads methodology.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with aerospace certification standards including DO-160 and relevant MIL-STD documents.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in analyzing damping strategies and system stability for rotorcrafts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Fluent in English (written and spoken). German desirable.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Eligibility: </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Swiss or EU citizens only.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.</span></li></ul>