System Engineer (all genders)

Beyond Gravity; Zürich; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

Training & development opportunities

Full paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Beyond Gravity in Zurich seeks an experienced System Engineer / Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate engineering activities for aerospace launcher projects.

You will craft specifications, plan work packages, manage risks, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and production teams to deliver on performance, cost, and schedule targets.

This role requires a master's in aerospace/mechanical engineering and at least five years in the space sector, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in System Engineering or Technical Project Management in space/aerospace.
• Expertise with composites systems or mechanisms.
• Experience in architecture, design & development of aerospace systems to performance, cost and reliability targets.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Proficient in English with strong writing/communication; German a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to meet requirements within budget and schedule.
• Lead technical proposals, quotations, concept work and trade studies.
• Support processes and continuous improvements; propose market-oriented initiatives.
• Break down requirements into subsystems and track compliance.
• Plan technical work packages (DDVP).
• Write and review technical specs, deliverables, tests, drawings, changes.
• Perform continuous technical risk management and root cause analyses.
• Provide engineering support to production.
• Represent engineering in negotiations with customers, suppliers, or subcontractors; engineering POC.

Skills

System Engineering

Technical Project Management

Composites

Aerospace mechanisms

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Tools

DOORs

Polarion

Job description

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

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.

Your Mission

• 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.

Your Story

• 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.

Nice to have’s:

• 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 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.

Before applying, please make sure the above requirements match your experience. These points are truly essential for the role and checking them helps us keep the process smooth and fair for everyone. Thanks for your understanding!

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 30/10/2026. We’re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Bastien Monnier | | [e-mail]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | [e-mail]

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.