Senior Analysis 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
Join our multidisciplinary team of over 60 engineers, where you'll develop cutting-edge launcher structures for the payloads of tomorrow. In a cross-cultural environment, you will serve a global customer base and engage with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to exceed your potential and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.
Summary
We are looking for a Senior Analysis Engineer to lead the analysis activities for our critical sub-systems product lines. You will act as the technical reference for the discipline within the project team, train and review the work of others under your technical supervision, and drive innovation in analysis methods. You will not only perform complex technical tasks but will also own a section of the discipline from a technical standpoint, supporting the lead engineer in enhancing the efficiency and performance of the analysis group.
Your Mission
- Conducts and leads highly complex tasks without supervision, establishing sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence of issues:
- Defines analysis approaches to investigate mechanical design problems or verify solutions.
- Establishes and reviews analysis methods and creates mathematical models for static and dynamic finite element analysis.
- Guides and coaches the team under their technical supervision (3 to 4 team members).
- Performs test predictions, test evaluations, and correlations.
- Performs detailed stress and strength verification analysis.
- Leads the analysis activities for a product family/portfolio during product development and production support, acting as the local technical authority and first level of escalation. Proposes market-oriented initiatives to improve existing products, technologies, and production processes.
- Proactively communicates and aligns cross-functionally with adjacent engineering fields and departments outside engineering, such as operations, quality, procurement, and other disciplines.
- Supports continuous improvement processes and products to deliver in line with customer quality, cost, and demand.
- Writes and reviews technical documentation, project-related deliverables, and specifications related to their field of work.
- Handles technical, budget, and schedule responsibilities for tasks assigned by projects. Coordinates the work of others within the discipline and sets priorities.
- Participates in Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs) and proposes technical solutions within their field of activity.
- Represents their engineering field during negotiations and reviews with customers, suppliers, or subcontractors.
- Contributes to the bidding team for proposals, quotations, and interdisciplinary collaboration on make-or-buy decisions.
- Builds and maintains relevant contacts with external stakeholders.
- Responsible for coaching and skill enhancement within their discipline, leading training initiatives, and developing learning materials.
Your Story
- University/ETH Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in an Aerospace company (or equivalent relevant experience) in the following areas:
- FE Analysis with MSC (NASTRAN), Altair Hyperworks (OptiStruct), and/or Abaqus & NX Siemens.
- Detailed stress analysis.
- Proven expertise in static, dynamic, and non-linear analysis, hand calculations, fatigue and damage tolerance (ESACRACK & Nasgro), and shock, including analysis of metallic, composites, and sandwich structures.
- Proficient with solvers NASTRAN, OptiStruct, and ABAQUS.
- Experience in test prediction and correlation of structures and components, both static and dynamic.
- Nice-to-haves:
- Experience in analysis of payload fairings and other launchers or satellite structures.
- Experience with separation systems.
- Advanced knowledge in detailed stress analysis using aerospace methods.
- Experience with mechanical layout of aerospace structures and components.
- Experience in Acoustic, micro-vibration, stability, and CFD.
- Leadership experience.
Why Beyond Gravity
- Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products destined for space.
- Join a highly specialized and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry.
- We foster a hands-on mentality and seriously consider suggestions for improvement.
- Attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully-paid maternity/paternity leave, and much more.
- Flexible and mobile working options, along with at least 5 weeks of vacation with the possibility to purchase additional vacation days.
Before applying, please ensure that the above requirements match your experience, as these points are essential for the role.
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.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Bastien Monnier | bastien.monnier@beyondgravity.com
If you have 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.