Senior Flight Software Engineer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed, and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. With approximately 1,800 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 humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for various launch vehicles and a leading provider of select satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of approximately CHF 359 million. More information can be found at 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 will support you in advancing crucial work on important and strategic projects. With your hands-on approach, you'll take ownership of shaping solutions that directly impact strategic decisions within the division. As part of this dynamic team, you'll lead the development and implementation of a new product at Beyond Gravity. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your skills, push beyond expectations, and pave the way for new 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 guarantee 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, contributing to AIT campaigns and flight preparation.
- Analyze technical risks, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, reviews, and presentations to 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 accordance 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, maintaining continuity and oversight of project execution.
Your Story
- Education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science, or a related technical field, 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.
- Active team player, creative and open-minded, with strong communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience defining flight software architectures and interfaces across multiple spacecraft missions or product lines.
- Engineering know-how in different 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 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 seriously consider suggestions for improvement.
- Attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Flexible and mobile working arrangements along with at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase 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 Us
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.