Senior Flight Software Engineer (all genders)
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
* Own 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.
* Assigns and oversees responsibilities within the engineering project team, ensuring clear task ownership and alignment with project objectives.
* Assesses resource requirements and forecasts task durations; establishes and continuously monitors financial budgets within the task management framework.
* Leads technical negotiations with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and successful collaboration.
* Serves 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.
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