Senior Engineering Manager
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Senior Engineering Manager
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich Switzerland Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. Were 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. Were not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry were helping to improve life on earth.
Your Mission
As Senior Engineering Manager Launchers you will have full ownership of all development-related engineering activities in the Business Unit in Linkping.
In this role you will hold technical authority over the launcher product portfolio and drive product development in alignment with both customer needs and the companys innovation goals. You will lead all technical development teams including design systems analysis jigs and tools materials and process and manufacturing engineering. In total you will have approximately six direct reports. You are responsible for ensuring that all engineering activities are delivered on time within scope and on budget. A key part of your role is to build a stable and scalable team structure minimizing reliance on external resources and securing long-term capability within the organization. You will appoint and lead the technical leadership team which is responsible for managing technical escalations and retaining critical knowledge. Externally you will represent the engineering function at a technical level toward customers suppliers and certification bodies.
The position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders across Global Engineering teams in Portugal Switzerland and the US as well as with project management production procurement quality and HR. You will also own resource and capacity planning team sizing and individual development planning. This role reports to both the BU Vice President and the Global Vice President of Engineering.
Your Story
Mandatory Requirements:
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 810 years of professional engineering experience including several years in a leadership role.
- Proven background in the aerospace or space industry (e.g. satellite systems launcher development subsystem engineering).
- Solid understanding of systems engineering project management and relevant technical standards (e.g. ECSS ISO).
- Fluent English both spoken and written with the ability to lead and communicate in complex technical discussions. Good knowledge in Swedish is a plus.
- You have solid experience in customer contact.
We are looking for a leader who demonstrates:
- Strong leadership and motivational capabilities.
- High degree of ownership responsibility and initiative.
- Structured and analytical thinking with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and intercultural awareness.
- Resilience under pressure and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
- The ability to navigate and resolve technical challenges with clarity and confidence.
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 03/06/ actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the position please contact: Alberto Snchez Cebrin
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact: Breno Silva
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
