R&D Engineer SME

Beyond Gravity; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport contributions

Fully paid maternity and paternity-lea

Job summary

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer (M.Sc.) to join its Innovation team. You will drive development of products and subsystems for launcher applications in R&D projects, exploring cutting‑edge technologies and creating value for customers.

You will plan and manage R&D projects, define roadmaps, coordinate resources, and interface with engineering teams, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Education: Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, minimum M.Sc.
• Space market and technologies knowledge for Launch Vehicles
• Experience with space engineering and subsystems design
• Project management tools and techniques familiarity
• Composite materials and metallic materials knowledge
• Pyrotechnic systems understanding

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technical solutions and generate ideas to solve issues.
• Plan R&D projects and manage scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Propose market-oriented initiatives to improve products, technologies and processes.
• Lead and coordinate the R&D project team and negotiate resources.
• Support creation of detailed R&D roadmaps and business cases.
• Define development logics and experimental approaches.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on technical topics.
• Coordinate with adjacent Engineering teams for best practices.
• Tutor young professionals, students and interns.

Skills

Project Management

R&D Leadership

Space engineering

Subsystem design

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Pyrotechnic systems

Fluent English

German a plus

Education

M.Sc. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PM tools

Job description

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. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for 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 generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

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 leading the development of products and subsystems for Launcher applications 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 innovative technical solutions and generates ideas, concepts and methods to generate value and solve theoretical and practical issues.
• Plan R&D projects and manage scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Propose and follows through market-oriented initiatives to improve existing products, technologies and production processes.
• Lead and Coordinate the R&D project team. Plans and negotiate resources allocation.
• Support the creation of detailed R&D roadmaps and business cases.
• Define development logics and experimental approaches.
• Interface with customer and suppliers on technical and programmatic topics.
• Align with the adjacent Engineering teams for best practice and synergies
• Tutors young professionals, students and interns.

Your Story

• Education in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, minimum M.Sc. level
• Technical understanding of the space market and technologies for Launch Vehicles
• Experience with space engineering, subsystems design and development
• Expertise with Project Management tools and techniques
• Technical understanding and experience with composite materials products and technologies
• Technical understanding and experience with metallic materials products and technologies
• Technical understanding of pyrotechnic systems
• Fluent in English. German is a plus.

Nice to have’s:

• Experience with reusable structures and reentry vehicles
• Technical understanding and experience with mechanisms for space or aerospace applications
• Experience with AI tools applied to engineering problems
• Experience in process and product digitalization (digital twin, augmented reality, sensors, ...)

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 technical know-how in a unique industry.
• A genuine hands‑on culture where your ideas and suggestions for improvement are taken seriously.
• Opportunities for training, development and career growth.
• Attractive employment conditions, including public transport contributions and fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
• The opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art test facilities and directly contribute to the development and qualification of space products.

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. We're actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Mari Vargas

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.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.