Design Engineer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We embody a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, merging a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a remarkable track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1,600 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We are not only building essential products for the satellites, launchers, and semiconductor industries, but we are also enhancing life on Earth.
Your Mission
- Support engineering efforts during product development, production support, and project execution, conducting relevant design tasks with or without supervision.
- Define and develop equipment (jigs & tools) and flight hardware in collaboration with manufacturing engineering, materials and processes, operations, quality, and other departments.
- Support product development activities, including design department functions (such as design to cost), analysis, system engineering, manufacturing engineering, and product assurance.
- Proactively communicate and align cross-functionally with adjacent engineering fields and departments outside engineering, including operations, quality, procurement, and other teams.
- Enhance processes and product continuous improvements to meet customer quality, cost, and demand requirements.
- Write technical documentation, project-related deliverables, and other specifications relevant to the field of work.
- Follow guidance from the task manager for work prioritization and scheduling, providing necessary input to the task manager and technical lead.
- Understand and comply with internal Business Process Management (BPM) protocols.
- Act as work package/task manager, reporting to the technical lead on budget and milestones, and raising awareness of risks and blocking points.
- Participate in Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs) according to the NC process.
Your Story
- Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a design engineer or in a similar role within a relevant engineering discipline.
- Extensive CAD software experience (preferred systems: Catia V5, Teamcenter).
- Proficient in German and English at a business level.
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of the space industry and market dynamics.
- Experience with large composite structures and composite design.
- Expertise in MGSE, testing, or manufacturing equipment.
- Industrialization experience.
- Willingness to travel briefly (1 day to 2 weeks) to support acceptance and commissioning of new equipment at our manufacturing sites, as well as ongoing production support in person.
Why Beyond Gravity
- Experience an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products designed for space.
- Join a highly specialized and motivated team with extensive industry knowledge.
- Embrace a hands-on mentality where suggestions for improvement are taken seriously.
- Enjoy attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Benefit from flexible and mobile working arrangements, with a minimum of 5 weeks of vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Are You Ready for Lift-off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Join us on a journey to transcend the ordinary and propel your career to new heights by applying online using the form below.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Redouan El Jaya | redouan.eljaya@beyondgravity.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail, and we do not consider dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.