System 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 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 over 60 engineers, where you’ll develop cutting-edge launcher structures for the payloads of tomorrow. You’ll work in a cross-cultural 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’ll have the opportunity to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.
Summary
As a System Engineer, you will perform Systems Engineering (also known as Technical Project Management) throughout the study, development, qualification, and production phases to achieve and maintain qualification of products. You will be technically responsible for identified critical subsystems, such as separation mechanisms, within the company portfolio.
Your Mission
- Lead and coordinate technical activities as the engineering responsible with the objective to meet requirements within the given budget and agreed schedule.
- Lead and coordinate technical proposals, quotations, concept work, and trade studies.
- Support processes and product continuous improvements; propose market-oriented initiatives to enhance existing technologies and production processes.
- Break down technical requirements to subsystems, generating specifications for customers, suppliers, and subcontractors while tracking compliance with requirements.
- Plan technical work packages, e.g., through the Design Development and Verification Plan.
- Write and review technical specifications, project-related deliverables, and other documents (e.g., Test Plans, drawings, changes).
- Conduct continuous technical risk management and perform Root Cause Analyses.
- Provide engineering support to production.
- Represent engineering during negotiations and reviews with customers and suppliers or subcontractors, serving as the primary engineering point of contact for customers.
Your Story
- University master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in System Engineering or Technical Project Management within the space or aerospace sector.
- Proven expertise with composite systems or mechanisms.
- Experience in the architecture, design, and development of aerospace systems based on defined performance, cost, and reliability targets.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
- Professional working proficiency in English (German is a plus), with strong writing and communication skills.
- Proven track record in analytical and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with requirements management tools and databases/systems, e.g., DOORS, Polarion.
- Knowledge of the aerospace industry and market.
- Leadership experience.
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 take suggestions for improvement seriously.
- Attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Flexible and mobile working arrangements, with at least 5 weeks of vacation and 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.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Bastien Monnier | bastien.monnier@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.