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
• 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., Flight Lab, 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

• 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, Flight Lab, 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.