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 Mission
The Electronics Component Engineer role is to be a technical specialist for EEE component areas internally (at Beyond Gravity) and externally (suppliers). He/she supports product development and operations and acts as a core team member in projects, in close collaboration with Design Engineering and with support from the Project Lead Buyer.As part of Component Engineering, this role plays a key function in ensuring that all component-related quality requirements are defined, implemented, and fulfilled across the product lifecycle. Component Engineering provides technical expertise in a supporting role to Design Engineering, ensuring robust, reliable, and compliant component solutions.The Electronics Component Engineer ensures the well execution of tasks in line with stakeholder requirements. He/She conducts parts incoming inspections and supports on-site electronics parts failure investigations and analysis.
- Electronics (EEE) components technical knowledge:
- Good understanding of EEE component properties:
- Component selection and qualification for space applications:
- Appropriate component selection depending on application
- Qualification & screening processes to deliver in line with customer requirements, cost, and demand;
- Support in definition of new company standards ( Definition of component quality requirements )
- Define component procurement specifications and incoming inspection instructions for electronics components to deliver in line with customer quality, cost, and demand.
- Drive & support EEE component analysis and test methods (DPA, CA, etc.). Select appropriate testing methods / standards (MIL, ESCC, etc.) and interpret results.
- Monitor EEE parts obsolescence and communicate parts alerts actively. Participate in obsolescence review boards.
- Electronics parts supplier communication: Being the point of contact for technical parts clarifications. Request quotations & lead times.
- Participate in Non Conformance (NC) Review Board and propose technical solutions in the area of expertise. Support corrective action and perform basic root cause analysis. Support FAI (First Article Inspection) prevent NC occurrence by continuous on-site production support if required.
- Support technical audit in relevant field of expertise
- Basic understanding for trade compliance and global export regulations in the relevant sector. Familiar with key terms: ITAR, EAR, EU Dual Use, embargoes. Support export control manager with as-built and as-designed lists of components.
Your Story
Must have:
- M. Sc. Electrical Engineering/Engineering Physics or corresponding relevant level of education/experience
- Basic understanding of electrical hardware design
- Good communication skills in dialog and writing internally and externally
- Able to plan and execute tasks independently
- Professional in communication with both internal and external interfaces
- English in dialog & writing
Nice to have's:
- Experience as technical customer support for electronics parts
- Experience with relevant industry standards e.g. ECSS, ESCC, MIL, IPC, AEC-Q
- Understanding of trade compliances e.g. ITAR, EAR, EU Dual Use
- Knowledge of components quality requirements for the space market
- Interested in the peripheral aspects of component engineering such as cost analysis and logistics
- Understanding of radiation effects on electronic equipment
- Experience in component construction analysis
- Collaborative and creative mindset
- German in dialog & writing
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 have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have a competitive salary and benefits
We are required to state a minimum gross salary for this position in accordance with the collective agreement: this amounts to EUR 3775,- 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.
