Job Description

Design 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 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.
Your Crew
You'll be part of our 5-person Innovation team based in our brand-new Zurich office. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation and developing design solutions for Launcher Subsystems in R&D projects, all while exploring and advancing cutting-edge technologies and creating value for our customers. This diverse team comprises highly skilled engineers from various backgrounds and nationalities, each bringing their unique perspective to the table. Yet, what unites us is our shared commitment to Beyond Gravity's core values: Curios, Passionate, and Together.
Your Mission

• Develop conceptual and detailed design solutions for launcher subsystems, mechanisms, test setups and prototypes in R&D projects, both internal and customer-oriented
• Conduct simple to complex design tasks applying our standard CAD system
• Write and review technical documentation, project related deliverables and other specifications
• Proactively communicates and aligns cross-functionally with adjacent engineering functions and other departments such as operations, quality and procurement.
• Support continuous improvements and propose market-oriented initiatives to improve existing products, technologies and production processes, including harmonization of product families, with DtC and DfM in mind
• Represent their engineering field during meetings and reviews with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders

Your Story

• University bachelor or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience as design engineer or equivalent role in a relevant engineering discipline
• Extended CAD software experience, preferably with Catia V5 and V6, ERP (e.g. SAP), PLM (e.g. Enovia or Teamcenter)
• Proficient in English, German is an asset

• Nice to have's:
• Knowledge of the space industry and market
• Hands-on and DIY aptitude to support prototyping
• Experience in large composite structures and composite design
• Experience in CAE analyses
• Experience in product industrialization

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

?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 before 28/02/2026. We're actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.?
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ?Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
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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.?
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Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
Location:
Zurich Flughafen, ZH, CH
Job Experience Level: Professionals
Job Category/Job Family: Engineering
Req ID: 7906
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