Senior Flight Software Engineer (all genders)
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Senior Flight Software Engineer (all genders)
🚀 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 our strategic space project team of four, where decades of experience converge to drive innovation! Based in
Zurich, our international team will support you in advancing crucial work on important and strategic projects. With
your hands-on approach, you'll take ownership of shaping solutions that directly impact strategic decisions within the
division. As part of this dynamic team, you'll lead the development and implementation of a new product at Beyond
Gravity. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your skills, push beyond expectations, and pave the way for new
products at Beyond Gravity Switzerland!
Your Mission:
- Owns the end-to-end flight software architecture and development, ensuring alignment with mission CONOPS, spacecraft
system design and customer requirements.
- Leads the full software lifecycle - from requirements capture and architecture design through implementation,
integration, verification and qualification.
- Collaborates closely with other subsystems engineering teams to guarantee seamless interface definition, functional
consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Directs the definition and management of software requirements, interfaces, and configuration baselines throughout
development.
- Oversees software integration and test campaigns, contributing to AIT campaign and flight preparation.
- Analyses technical risks, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepares and delivers clear technical documentation, reviews, and presentations to internal stakeholders and
external customers.
- Contributes to technical proposals and quotations with software development plans, cost estimates, and technical
justifications.
- Ensures timely delivery of verified software builds, documentation, and data packages in accordance with contractual
milestones.
- Assign and oversee responsibilities within the engineering project team, ensuring clear task ownership and alignment
with project objectives.
- Assess resource requirements and forecast task durations; establish and continuously monitor financial budgets
within the task management framework.
- Lead technical negotiations with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment
and successful collaboration.
- Serve as interim project manager when required, maintaining continuity and oversight of project execution.
Your Story:
- Education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science or related technical field, minimum FH level.
- Extensive experience (5+) in developing and qualifying real-time embedded software for spacecraft or safety-critical
systems, following industry standards (ECSS, CCSDS, SAVOIR)
- Deep understanding of embedded processor architectures (PowerPC, ARM or LEON) and real-time operating systems
(RTEMS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, PikeOS)
- Strong command in C/C++ or Rust with proven ability to design deterministic, resource-constrained and fault-tolerant
software.
- Active team player, creative and open-minded, strong communicative skills.
Nice to have’s:
- Experience defining flight software architectures and interfaces across multiple spacecraft missions or product
lines.
- Engineering know-how in different spacecraft subsystems (Command and Data Handling, AOCS, Electronics, Propulsion &
Satellite operations).
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
🌌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 30/01/2026. We‘re actively
reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Mathias Burkhalter | +41 43 216 91 35 |
mathias.burkhalter@beyondgravity.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
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.
Location:
Zürich Flughafen, ZH, CH
Job Experience Level: Professionals Job Category/Job Family: Engineering Req ID: 7875
Our Story:
🚀 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 our strategic space project team of four, where decades of experience converge to drive innovation! Based in
Zurich, our international team will support you in advancing crucial work on important and strategic projects. With
your hands-on approach, you'll take ownership of shaping solutions that directly impact strategic decisions within the
division. As part of this dynamic team, you'll lead the development and implementation of a new product at Beyond
Gravity. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your skills, push beyond expectations, and pave the way for new
products at Beyond Gravity Switzerland!
Your Mission:
- Owns the end-to-end flight software architecture and development, ensuring alignment with mission CONOPS, spacecraft
system design and customer requirements.
- Leads the full software lifecycle - from requirements capture and architecture design through implementation,
integration, verification and qualification.
- Collaborates closely with other subsystems engineering teams to guarantee seamless interface definition, functional
consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Directs the definition and management of software requirements, interfaces, and configuration baselines throughout
development.
- Oversees software integration and test campaigns, contributing to AIT campaign and flight preparation.
- Analyses technical risks, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepares and delivers clear technical documentation, reviews, and presentations to internal stakeholders and
external customers.
- Contributes to technical proposals and quotations with software development plans, cost estimates, and technical
justifications.
- Ensures timely delivery of verified software builds, documentation, and data packages in accordance with contractual
milestones.
- Assign and oversee responsibilities within the engineering project team, ensuring clear task ownership and alignment
with project objectives.
- Assess resource requirements and forecast task durations; establish and continuously monitor financial budgets
within the task management framework.
- Lead technical negotiations with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment
and successful collaboration.
- Serve as interim project manager when required, maintaining continuity and oversight of project execution.
Your Story:
- Education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science or related technical field, minimum FH level.
- Extensive experience (5+) in developing and qualifying real-time embedded software for spacecraft or safety-critical
systems, following industry standards (ECSS, CCSDS, SAVOIR)
- Deep understanding of embedded processor architectures (PowerPC, ARM or LEON) and real-time operating systems
(RTEMS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, PikeOS)
- Strong command in C/C++ or Rust with proven ability to design deterministic, resource-constrained and fault-tolerant
software.
- Active team player, creative and open-minded, strong communicative skills.
Nice to have’s:
- Experience defining flight software architectures and interfaces across multiple spacecraft missions or product
lines.
- Engineering know-how in different spacecraft subsystems (Command and Data Handling, AOCS, Electronics, Propulsion &
Satellite operations).
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
🌌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 30/01/2026. We‘re actively
reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Mathias Burkhalter | +41 43 216 91 35 |
mathias.burkhalter@beyondgravity.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
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.
Location:
Zürich Flughafen, ZH, CH
Job Experience Level: Professionals Job Category/Job Family: Engineering Req ID: 7875
Our Story: