Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We are 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 1,700 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 are helping to improve life on Earth.
Your Crew
Join our multidisciplinary team of 60 engineers, where you will develop cutting-edge launcher structures for the payloads of tomorrow. You will work in a multicultural environment, serving a global customer base and engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you will have the opportunity to excel and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.
Acts as a second-level technical escalation point and provides expert support during project reviews for his discipline.
Leads the technical committee of senior engineers responsible for key design decisions.
Defines and harmonizes the technical roadmap, competencies, and design methodologies across global engineering teams.
Reviews technical documentation and deliverables, ensuring alignment with product and mission-specific requirements.
Owns technical, budget, and schedule responsibility for assigned work packages (e.g., 3D concept/detail design, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, ICDs, change requests, mass budgets).
Applies project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule objectives.
Collaborates with manufacturing, operations, quality, and other disciplines to support the production environment.
Participates in bidding activities, including proposals, quotations, concept development, and make-or-buy decisions.
Represents the engineering department in negotiations and reviews with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Coaches and mentors less experienced engineers, supporting their onboarding and professional growth.
Leads the department's Training Academy for Talent Development, organizes workshops, and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Contributes to the hiring process and helps identify and maintain key competencies within the discipline.
Process & Quality Management
Ensures compliance with internal processes and actively contributes to their improvement, especially in design-related areas.
Participates in Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs), leads root cause analyses (RCAs), and implements corrective and preventive actions.
Promotes global knowledge sharing through lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supports the development of engineering tools, standards, and processes for new and existing products.
Strategic & External Engagement
Contributes to defining the company’s technical direction and long-term engineering strategy.
Identifies emerging trends and technologies, integrating them into the product roadmap and engineering practices.
Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders and represents the company at key industry events (e.g., conferences, trade fairs).
Reports to and supports the Manager Development Engineering Launchers.
Your Story
University Bachelor's/Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar.
Minimum 10 years of technical experience with proven expertise and track records in mechanical design of composite structures & subsystems.
Broad understanding, competence, and experience in engineering design processes, tools, standards, and methodologies.
Leadership skills combined with excellent communication skills.
Acting in a leading role for a minimum of three years.
Nice to Haves
Space or aerospace experience.
Knowledge of the space industry and market.
Project Management Acumen.
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 a lot of know-how in a unique industry.
We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and much more).
Flexible and mobile working arrangements, with at least 5 weeks of vacation and the possibility to buy additional vacation.
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.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Stefan Hunger |
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.