Senior Flight Software Engineer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a pioneering space company that integrates a startup mindset with decades of experience in innovation and quality. With approximately 1800 employees across 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland, and Portugal), we develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles aimed at advancing humanity and exploring beyond our world. Beyond Gravity stands as the preferred supplier for structure components in all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected 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 merge to drive innovation! Located in Zurich, our international team will collaborate with you to support crucial work on significant projects. With a hands-on approach, you will take ownership in shaping solutions that directly impact strategic decisions within the division. As part of this dynamic team, you will lead the development and implementation of new products at Beyond Gravity—an incredible opportunity to expand your skills and exceed expectations!
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 complete software lifecycle—from requirements capture and architecture design to 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 test campaigns while contributing to AIT campaigns and flight preparations.
- Analyze technical risks, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, proposing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, reviews, and presentations to internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Contribute to technical proposals and quotations with detailed software development plans, cost estimates, and justifications.
- Ensure timely delivery of verified software builds, documentation, and data packages in accordance with contractual milestones.
- Assign and oversee responsibilities within the engineering project team, ensuring clear task ownership and alignment with project objectives.
- Assess resource needs and forecast task durations while establishing and monitoring financial budgets within the task management framework.
- Lead technical negotiations with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
- Serve as interim project manager when required, maintaining continuity and oversight of project execution.
Your Story
- Education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, with a minimum FH level.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in developing and qualifying real-time embedded software for spacecraft or safety-critical systems according to 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 of C/C++ or Rust, with a proven ability to design deterministic, resource-constrained, and fault-tolerant software.
- An active team player who is creative, open-minded, and possesses strong communication skills.
Nice to Haves
- Experience in defining flight software architectures and interfaces across multiple spacecraft missions or product lines.
- Engineering knowledge in various spacecraft subsystems (Command and Data Handling, AOCS, Electronics, Propulsion & Satellite Operations).
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 expertise in a unique industry.
- We embrace a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
- Enjoy attractive employment conditions including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Benefit from flexible and remote working arrangements, along with at least 5 weeks of vacation, plus the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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 position, please contact: Mathias Burkhalter | +41 43 216 91 35 | mathias.burkhalter@beyondgravity.com.
For inquiries about 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.