Manager Verification & Test
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Job Summary
Manager Verification & Test
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 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 2024 the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at:
Your crew
Have you ever wondered what its like at the launch sites of the worlds biggest rockets Well in this truly unique and exciting role that combines leadership with the opportunity to work hands on you could go see for yourself!
The Verification & Test section is made up of a diverse team of 12 specialists with expertise in mechanical testing electrical design customer support and training.
We are a highly experienced team that works closely together supporting one another and sharing knowledge across the section. Collaboration is a key part of how we work and many team members have the opportunity to travel on customer support assignments throughout the year.
The Verification & Test section is part of the Engineering department at BU Launcher Separation Systems. The key products of the BU are the structures that attach the payload to the rocket and separate it in space at a very high precision.
The engineering department is responsible for all aspects of the design verification and test of the systems and it consists of 6 sections within Design- Analysis- & Systems Engineering Material & Process Research & Development and Verification & Test. We are working within the entire life cycle of the product from the earliest sketches to the support right before the final product takes off to space. Our customers are both new and old space and we work with most of the large companies in the space industry.
You will be reporting directly to the Director of Engineering and be part of the Engineering leadership team where we collaborate over the sections and disciplines and everyone takes responsibility for the combined result of the department.
Your mission
Responsible for the Verification & Test activities with a proactive collaboration with the adjacent teams within Engineering Quality and Production
Provides expertise to development and production regarding test verification and integration
Develops competence needed in the teams and pushes for innovation and continuous improvement (know-how/tools/methods).
Develops and implements the relevant engineering processes within Verification and Test and ensures the alignment of these
Takes part in and actively contributes to the strategic work within the engineering department.
Has the managerial and leadership responsibility towards own direct reports performing HR processes such as competence planning recruitment performance management development etc
Is part of the engineering leadership team where all team members are jointly accountable for the success of the department
Has budget responsibility for the Test and verification section
Has technical responsibility for fulfilment of tasks assigned by projects including overall efficiency of the teams.
Proactively communicates and aligns with adjacent Engineering sections for best practice and synergies.
Lead and develop the team in accordance with the company values as well as business strategy and goals to create high engagement good work environment and positive team spirit
Develop and encourage the culture of diversity equity and inclusion in our organization
Your story
Musts:
Experience from leadership roles with an interest in leadership and leadership development and good coaching abilities.
Understanding competence and experience in relevant Engineering processes tools and methodologies.
Know-how of Space Aerospace or similar Products design development and verification
Excellent communication and co-operation skills as well as capacity- and budget planning expertise.
Education in Engineering . level or corresponding experience with a proven expertise and track record in Engineering.
Nice to haves:
- Know-how of test and verification in similar industries
Why Beyond Gravity
To work in a growing high technology company with career opportunities within the site or internationally.
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
We offer a hybrid work situation high flexibility and autonomy and a great team to develop and have fun with!
Wellness allowance of 4000 SEK/year via the benefits portal Epassi.
Lunch subsidy via Edenred which means you are offered a card loaded with 1520 SEK/month.
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. The application deadline is 16 August; however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis from 27 July onwards.
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
About Company
Beyond Gravity has been supplying products for hundreds of space missions for over 40 years. They all ultimately serve one goal: advancing humanity.
