Design Engineer / Design Engineeress

Design Engineer (all genders)

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry; we're helping to improve life on Earth.

Your Crew

You'll be part of our 5-person Innovation team based in our brand-new Zurich office. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation and developing design solutions for Launcher Subsystems in R&D projects, all while exploring and advancing cutting-edge technologies and creating value for our customers. This diverse team comprises highly skilled engineers from various backgrounds and nationalities, each bringing their unique perspective to the table. Yet, what unites us is our shared commitment to Beyond Gravity's core values: Curious, Passionate, and Together.

Your Mission

• Develop conceptual and detailed design solutions for launcher subsystems, mechanisms, test setups, and prototypes in R&D projects, both internal and customer-oriented.
• Conduct simple to complex design tasks applying our standard CAD system.
• Write and review technical documentation, project-related deliverables, and other specifications.
• Proactively communicate and align cross-functionally with adjacent engineering functions and other departments such as operations, quality, and procurement.
• Support continuous improvements and propose market-oriented initiatives to enhance existing products, technologies, and production processes, including harmonization of product families with Design to Cost (DtC) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) in mind.
• Represent your engineering field during meetings and reviews with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Your Story

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a design engineer or in a similar role within a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive CAD software experience, preferably with Catia V5 and V6, ERP (e.g., SAP), PLM (e.g., Enovia or Teamcenter).
• Proficient in English; German is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the space industry and market.
• Hands-on and DIY aptitude to support prototyping.
• Experience in large composite structures and composite design.
• Experience in CAE analyses.
• Experience in product industrialization.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
• A highly specialized and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry.
• We embrace a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
• Attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Flexible and mobile working arrangements, plus at least 5 weeks of vacation with the option to buy additional time off.

Are You Ready for Lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact

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.