What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analysis Engineer position at Beyond Gravity?
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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.
JOB DUTIES:
One day remote.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 10 years’ experience with
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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. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
 
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Carol Webber | carol.webber@beyondgravity.com 
For questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please contact: Michelle Lach | michelle.lach@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.
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.
JOB DUTIES:
One day remote.
- Leadership & Team Coordination.
- Lead and manage task assignments for the structural analysis team across assigned projects.
- Coordinate analysis activities within multi-member teams working on shared products.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
- Summarize completed work and contribute to project planning with lead analysts.
- Structural Analysis & Modeling
- Perform structural analysis on composite and metallic materials in both static and dynamic domains.
- Construct and validate finite element models using FEMAP/NxNastran and ABAQUS.
- Apply hand calculations and empirical methods to verify and validate analysis results.
- Conduct detailed analyses of fasteners, lugs, and joints using industry-standard techniques.
- Develop complete Free Body Diagrams for all structural evaluations.
- Systems Engineering Support
- Conduct concept studies to support systems engineering initiatives.
- Participate in technical trade-off evaluations and solution selection processes.
- Maintain awareness of cost and schedule impacts during analysis and design phases.
- Testing & Correlation
- Provide input to inspection and test plans.
- Perform test evaluations and correlate results with analytical models.
- Support test predictions and post-test evaluations to refine analysis methods.
- Documentation & Communication
- Issue detailed technical reports documenting analysis work.
- Participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews.
- Communicate effectively across engineering disciplines and with stakeholders.
- Tools & Technical Proficiency
- Utilize FEMAP/NxNastran for linear analysis and ABAQUS for non-linear simulations.
- Apply MATLAB for data analysis and modeling.
- Demonstrate proficiency in classical analysis techniques and hand calculations.
- Travel & Collaboration
- Travel periodically to U.S. sites and Switzerland to support project activities and foster collaboration.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 10 years’ experience with
- Analyzing composite and metallic components for aerospace or launch vehicle applications.
- Applying calculation methods including hand calculations and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools.
- Developing and verifying structural models using Free Body Diagrams and hand calculations. Utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NxNastran and ABAQUS (or
- equivalent non-linear solvers).
- Using MATLAB for engineering analysis, data processing, and tool development.
- Preparing detailed technical reports to support aerospace projects and document analysis results.
- Managing analysis teams, including planning and coordinating cross-functional technical efforts.
- Ensuring alignment of engineering activities with cost, schedule, and resource constraints.
- Supporting test planning, evaluation, and correlation of analysis tools with empirical data.
- Participating in internal and external technical reviews and providing engineering guidance to team members.
🌌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. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
 
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Carol Webber | carol.webber@beyondgravity.com 
For questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please contact: Michelle Lach | michelle.lach@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.