Analysis 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 1'900 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and produce solutions 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 2025, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 402 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com.

Your Crew

You will join a team of 11 Analysis Engineers and specialists within our Satellites Division, working on advanced engineering challenges for the space industry. Together, you will contribute your expertise in structural analysis, collaborate across engineering disciplines and ensure the structural integrity and performance of satellite structures and components. Our team values technical excellence, knowledge sharing and close collaboration to develop reliable solutions for demanding space missions.

Your Mission

• Independently performs static strength and dynamic analysis with minimum supervision.
• Applies hand calculations for sizing and cross-checking analysis results, considering relevant standards.
• Performs FE analysis for complex systems and multi-physics problems.
• Defines efficient modeling strategies for complex assemblies, balancing accuracy and computational effort.
• Ensures correlation between analytical predictions and test data.
• Develops and leads automation frameworks and custom engineering tools for model setup and result interpretation.
• Supports test planning, including load cases, sensor placement, test predictions and evaluation of results.
• Participates in NRBs (Non-Conformance Review Boards) and proposes technical solutions and corrective actions.
• Performs root cause analysis and supports continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Prepares project-specific technical documentation and contributes to internal and customer-facing reports.
• Maintains traceability between engineering inputs, outputs and requirements.
• Communicates project status, technical risks, budget and milestone progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and understands cross-functional challenges.
• Applies structured problem-solving methods and makes sound technical decisions based on engineering evidence.
• Contributes to innovation, research and development activities as well as bidding and proposal processes.
• Supports knowledge sharing, training material development and onboarding activities.
• Coaches interns, students and junior engineers and provides technical guidance where required.
• Maintains product knowledge through regular interaction with flight and test hardware and drives continuous product improvements.

Your Profile

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in structural analysis within the space industry.
• Proficiency in FEA tools and standard analysis workflows, such as MSC Nastran, HyperWorks, and/or Abaqus & NX Siemens.
• Solid experience in linear static and dynamic structural analysis.
• Knowledge of structural mechanics, material properties and engineering principles.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation and presenting engineering results.
• Experience programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, VBA) for analysis automation.
• Good command of written and spoken English; ability to communicate effectively in an international engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of detailed stress analysis using aerospace-specific methodologies and standards.
• Familiarity with the mechanical design and layout of aerospace structures and materials.
• Experience with nonlinear analysis methods.
• Experience with test correlation, model validation or analysis automation.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
• Join a highly specialized and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry.
• Be part of a hands-on culture where suggestions for improvement are taken seriously.
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions, including public transport contributions, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Enjoy flexible and mobile working, at least five weeks of vacation, and the 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. 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 

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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.​

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Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.