Über den Job

Research Assistant in Flight Mechanics and Flight Control System Team 100 %

School:

School of Engineering

Starting date:

01.03.2026 or by mutual agreement. Fixed-term for one year, with the option for extension.

Your role

• Parameter estimation of fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Use of ZHAW-ZAV Real-Time Simulators to support research and development activities
• Support of lecturers in teaching activities (Class Exercises and Bachelor Theses)

Your profile

• You hold a Master in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• You have a good background in flight mechanics including rotary wing aircraft.
• You are proficient in the use of Matlab / Simulink®.
• You can effectively communicate in English (German is a plus).
• You are a team player.

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.
ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.
As one of the leading Engineering Faculties in Switzerland, the

ZHAW School of Engineering

The Centre for Aviation

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at

Working at the ZHAW

Contact

Pierluigi Capone
Head Flight Mechanics and Flight Control Systems

Irina Keiser
Recruiting Manager