System Engineer

Leads and coordinates technical activities as engineering responsible with the objective to meet requirements within the given budget and agreed schedule. Leads and coordinates technical proposals, quotations, concept work and trade studies. Supports processes and product continuous improvements. Propose market-oriented initiatives to improve existing technologies and production processes. Breaks down the technical requirements to subsystems generating specifications for customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Tracks the requirements’ compliance status. Plans technical work packages, e.g. through the Design Development and Verification Plan. Writes and reviews technical specifications, project related deliverables and other documents (e.g. Test Plan, drawings, changes). Carries out continuous technical risk management and perform Root Cause Analyses. Provides engineering support to production. Represents engineering during negotiations and reviews with customers and suppliers or subcontractors. Is the engineering point of contact for customers.

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. Join our multidisciplinary team of 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 organisation 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.

• University master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in System Engineering or Technical Project Management in the space or aerospace sector.

• Proven expertise with composites systems or mechanism.

• Experience in the architecture, design & 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.