Mission & Performance Analysis Engineer

Your mission

·         Simulate and evaluate mission scenarios using flight mechanics and performance models. 
·         Assess aircraft performance, efficiency, and operational limits across the flight envelope.
·         Analyse 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.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
• Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.