Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
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:
Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, driven by daily challenges and a strong spirit of continuous improvement. You'll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision, collaboration, and the desire to grow together are core values. Every contribution matters — you’ll play a key role in our collective performance.
Your Mission:
- Manage and support the full development lifecycle of customer-specific mechanical products—from proposal preparation, concept development, design, simulation, and analysis through (prototype) assembly, testing, and final delivery.
- Develop mechanical systems for mechanical ground support equipment (e.g., transport containers, handling tools, lifting devices) and space applications, including satellite mechanisms (e.g., deployment devices, steering mechanisms).
- Create 3D concepts and perform preliminary sizing and design in accordance with customer specifications.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional specialists in design, analysis, assembly, and testing throughout all project phases.
- Maintain direct communication with customers during development projects.
- Review technical drawings and bills of materials prior to release for manufacturing.
- Coordinate and support suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
- Plan, execute, and support acceptance and qualification testing.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation in English.
Your Story:
- 3+ years of experience in product development or mechanical design.
- Strong technical background with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable qualification.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and structured, goal-oriented working style.
- Experience with 3D CAD systems; knowledge of FEM/analysis tools is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams.
- We are looking for a hands-on person who enjoys practical work and is actively involved in day-to-day operations.
- High level of initiative, organizational skills, and customer orientation.
- Willingness to take responsibility and manage tasks independently.
Why Beyond Gravity?
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Austria we offer attractive benefits such as additional days off based on time worked in (bridge days and the period between Christmas and January 6), a cafeteria, health promotion programs, etc.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We are required to state a minimum gross salary for this position in accordance with the collective agreement: this amounts to EUR 4040 ,- per month. The actual compensation is based on your qualifications and experience and will exceed the collective agreement minimum.
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.
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.
