Embedded Software Engineer (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew

Join our software development team of 12 engineers, where you’ll develop cutting-edge satellite on-board software for space-bourne instruments. You will develop real-time embedded software for signal processing, communication and house-keeping tasks. You’ll work in a multicultural environment, serving a global customer base and engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organisation fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.

Your Mission

The Software Engineer develops signal processing algorithms for GNSS receivers and other applications. He/she provides software engineering expertise and service for embedded processing and payload solutions to development projects in the Business Unit Electronic Solutions domain. The Software Engineer is responsible for the satellite on-board software development life-cycle including the requirements, design, implementation, validation and documentation.

• Performs the work in a collaborative manner within a(n agile) development team
• Understands and applies the software design, development, validation and verification processes and flows
• Codes software modules and inspects the code written by other engineers
• Writes the technical software documents and configures all work items in a version control system
• Designs, implements and performs all kinds of software unit, integration and validation tests at all levels to close requirements
• Pro-actively collaborates with adjacent system, FPGA and HW development teams to develop modular and customizable solutions and product variants
• Participates in meetings with customers and subcontractors, and when necessary, manage technical issues related to this.
• Takes the technical, budgetary and schedule responsibility for the fulfilment of the assigned engineering tasks including the handover to other disciplines and teams
  
  
  

Your Story

• Education in Electrical/Software/Aerospace Engineering, M.Sc. level with a proven expertise and track record in embedded SW development and/or space-flight Engineering
• Has advanced knowledge of real time software design, integration, validation and verification
• Is a profound programmer in C
• Excelent knowledge in signal processing and algorithm implementation in software
• Good knowledge in implementation of hardware drivers and modern communication protocols
• Is very well acquainted with software engineering standards (incl. ECSS), methods, processes and tools
• Has a very good ability to collaborate and to share know-how with other team members
• Has the ability to present and justify design solutions during internal or customer reviews
  
  
  

Nice to haves:

• Experience with agile mindset and way of working
• Application software know-how in the area of internet protocols (IP) and/or Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and software for multi-core System-on-the-Chip (SoC)
• Knowledge in cyber security and quality assurance
• Experience with software implementation in assembler
• Good understanding of adjacent areas such as system engineering and hardware design
• Has the will and ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
• Has the will and ability to independently take on new tasks outside his/her main competence area
• Follows the processes and makes suggestions on how to improve the processes
• Has a technical curiosity and is actively looking for new, more efficient solutions
• Has good collaboration skills and is looking for answers and solutions both within and outside the team, including other departments, companies, and suppliers
• Has a holistic perspective and has the team's goals in focus
• Is creative, solution-oriented, and open to outside influences with the ability to implement them internally
• Has a good understanding of cost aspects and contributes to our results
  
  
  

Why Beyond Gravity?

• You will be part of a dedicated team with the ambition to innovate space!
• You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities locally and internationally.
• In Austria, we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees, and a versatile management team.
• We offer a hybrid work model and flexible working hours to match your rhythm.
• We provide a competitive salary and benefits.
• Attractive benefits such as additional days off through flexitime arrangements (bridge days and the period between Christmas and January 6), a company cafeteria, health promotion programs, etc.
• The opportunity to work in a growing high-tech company
• With us, you will find a relaxed working atmosphere with strong team spirit and supportive colleagues.
  
  
  

minimum salary for the position: EUR 4689,25 - The actual compensation is based on your qualifications and experience.

🌌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 31/03/2026. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Björn Olsson | +431801995600 | [email protected]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | [email protected]

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.