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 dynamic engineering team of app. 40 developing products for thermal and mechanical space components in Vienna. We are a group of people with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, such as Design-, Systems- and Analysis-Engineers. You will collaborate in a cross-functional team, supporting international clients and utilizing a wide range of cutting-edge tools. In our team, you will find constant chances to surpass your previous achievements and expand your knowledge base. Our team lives by three simple pillars: curiosity, passion, and together!
Your mission
As a Senior Analysis Engineer for mechanical space components, you are the analysis lead in complex development projects and act as a technical expert. You will:
- Perform detailed dynamic (sine and random) analyses of complex mechanisms with focus on dynamic architecture, lightweight design and cost effective design solutions
- Perform detailed stress analysis of aerospace structures and components using both classical hand calculations and advanced finite element methods (FEM)
- Identify failure scenarios and collaborate with design engineers to review and optimize structural designs
- Basic knowledge of fracture and crack growth analyses of mechanical components would be beneficial
- Analyze and provide possible solutions to manufacturing non-conformities
- Defines testing criteria and prepares test requirements, supports testing activities and evaluates test results and performs correlations of corresponding models to verify sizing assumptions and qualify hardware
- Prepare comprehensive stress analysis reports and documentation for internal/external use
- Improve our standards and toolchain for structural verification
- Be familiar with classical design standards and have experience in the use of CAD software
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers within the team
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability growth
Your story
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, thermal, mechatronics, structural or similar engineering fields
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role in aerospace industry
- Profound knowledge in classical hand-calculations and advanced FE Modelling of aerospace structures (Simcenter NX preferred)
- High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks
- Strong engineering intuition with regards to load paths and failure mechanisms
- Multiple years of experience using CAD
- Fluency in English, German nice to have
- Who you are: Curious, collaborative, decisive, and passionate about high‑quality engineering
Why Beyond Gravity?
- You will be part of a dedicated team with the ambition to innovate space!
- You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities locally and internationally.
- In Austria, we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees, and a versatile management team.
- We offer a hybrid work model and flexible working hours to match your rhythm.
- We provide a competitive salary and benefits.
- Attractive benefits such as additional days off through flexitime arrangements (bridge days and the period between Christmas and January 6), a company cafeteria, health promotion programs, etc.
- The opportunity to work in a growing high-tech company
- With us, you will find a relaxed working atmosphere with strong team spirit and supportive colleagues.
minimum salary for the position: EUR 4689,25 - The actual compensation is based on your qualifications and experience.
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 01/04/2026. 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 | |
[email protected]
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.
