
Anavia · ANAVIA Näfels
YOUR MISSION As ANAVIA continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician who is eager to contribute to the future of unmanned aviation. ...
As ANAVIA continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician who is eager to contribute to the future of
unmanned aviation.
In this role, you will take ownership of the following responsibilities:
Key Tasks
Competencies & Duties
needed.
requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and
instructions.
Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.
We look forward to receiving your application.
YOUR MISSION Key Responsibilities Product Configuration Management * Establish and maintain product configuration baselines for aircraft systems, subsystems, and components. * Manage Engineering Change Proposals, Orders, and Requests from approval to implementation. * Control engineering drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and product documentation releases. * Maintain accurate Bills of Materials, parts lists, and product structure hierarchies. * Ensure traceability between requirements, design data, test records, and as-built configurations. Change Management & Control * Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Evaluate proposed changes for technical impact, cost, schedule, certification, and regulatory implications. * Coordinate change implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and maintenance organizations. * Manage engineering deviations and approvals. * Track efficiency of changes across units. Aviation Regulatory Compliance & Certification * Ensure configuration management processes comply with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements. * Support FAA, EASA, and other regulatory authority certification activities, including compliance reports. * Maintain conformity records to support continued airworthiness. * Provide support for audits, internal and external configuration management assessments, and all required documentation for these activities. Systems & Tools Management * Support Product Lifecycle Management system (e.g. Teamcenter). * Integrate configuration data with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) for manufacturing and supply chain. * Utilize requirements management tools (e.g. Polarion) to maintain traceability. * Generate configuration reports, metrics, and dashboards for program management. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, flight test, certification, and program management teams. * Coordinate with suppliers on configuration requirements and changes. * Support manufacturing with As Designed and As-Built configuration management. Competencies & Duties * Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above. * 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. YOUR PROFILE Qualifications * Education: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. * Experience: Proven experience managing product configurations for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, or aerospace systems. Hands-on experience with engineering change processes and Configuration Control Boards a must. Minimum 3 years of configuration management experience in the aerospace or aviation industry preferred. Experience supporting aviation certification programs (FAA/EASA) a plus. * Skills: Foundational knowledge of configuration management principles, processes, and best practices. Knowledge of engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO standards) a must. Proficiency with PLM and ERP systems integration for BOM management is a must. Working understanding aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems a must. Understanding of aviation regulations, a plus. Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools preferred. * Communication: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable. * Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only. * Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.
Mission Brief We are looking for a committed and qualified professional as an Avionics Technician to strengthen our avionics team. You will make a significant contribution to quality in the production of cable harnesses and avionics assemblies (electronic) for our carrier systems. In this role, you will actively participate in the manufacturing and scaling of our launch systems – from the prototype phase to flight design. For this position, solid knowledge in the electrical field is required, ideally with extensive experience in the production of cable harnesses or avionics assemblies. 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Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! 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