Senior Flight Software Engineer (all genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is pioneering a unique approach in the space sector by blending a startup mindset with decades of proven experience and high-quality standards. With approximately 1800 employees across 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland, and Portugal), we develop and manufacture cutting-edge products for satellites and launch vehicles, driving the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity has established itself as the preferred supplier for structures of all types of launch vehicles and is a leading provider of specialized satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of around CHF 359 million. For more information, visit www.beyondgravity.com.
Your Crew
Join our strategic space project team of four, where decades of experience converge to drive innovation! Based in Zurich, our international team is dedicated to advancing critical work on strategic projects. With a hands-on approach, you will take ownership of shaping solutions that directly impact strategic decisions within the division. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to extend your skills, exceed expectations, and contribute to the development of innovative products at Beyond Gravity Switzerland!
Your Mission
- Own the end-to-end flight software architecture and development, ensuring alignment with mission CONOPS, spacecraft system design, and customer requirements.
- Lead the full software lifecycle—from requirements capture and architecture design through implementation, integration, verification, and qualification.
- Collaborate closely with other subsystems engineering teams to ensure seamless interface definition, functional consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Direct the definition and management of software requirements, interfaces, and configuration baselines throughout development.
- Oversee software integration and testing campaigns, contributing to AIT preparation and flight readiness.
- Analyze technical risks, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, reviews, and presentations to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Contribute to technical proposals and quotations with software development plans, cost estimates, and technical justifications.
- Ensure timely delivery of verified software builds, documentation, and data packages in line with contractual milestones.
- Assign and oversee responsibilities within the engineering project team, ensuring clear task ownership and alignment with project objectives.
- Assess resource requirements and forecast task durations; establish and continuously monitor financial budgets within the task management framework.
- Lead technical negotiations with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and successful collaboration.
- Serve as interim project manager when required, ensuring continuity and oversight of project execution.
Your Story
- Education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field at a minimum FH level.
- Extensive experience (5+) in developing and qualifying real-time embedded software for spacecraft or safety-critical systems, following industry standards (ECSS, CCSDS, SAVOIR).
- Deep understanding of embedded processor architectures (PowerPC, ARM, or LEON) and real-time operating systems (RTEMS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, PikeOS).
- Strong command in C/C++ or Rust with a proven ability to design deterministic, resource-constrained, and fault-tolerant software.
- An active team player, creative and open-minded, possessing strong communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience defining flight software architectures and interfaces across multiple spacecraft missions or product lines.
- Engineering expertise in various spacecraft subsystems (Command and Data Handling, AOCS, Electronics, Propulsion, and Satellite operations).
Why Beyond Gravity
- Work in an international environment with a global mindset and cutting-edge products that will reach space.
- A highly specialized and motivated team with extensive expertise in a unique industry.
- We embrace a hands-on mentality and take improvement suggestions seriously.
- Attractive employment conditions (contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more).
- Flexible working arrangements and at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase additional days.
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 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: Mathias Burkhalter | +41 43 216 91 35 | mathias.burkhalter@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.