Master Thesis Worker

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 sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at:

Your Crew
You will work together with a dynamic team, responsible for the development and verification of satellite onboard equipments and sub-systems. You will join us in changing and refining the way we work in an innovative industry with endless opportunities for improvement. You will be part of a dedicated team with the ambition to innovate space

Your Mission
Over the past decade, space computing has undergone a dramatic transformation, driven by significant improvements in processing performance and the adoption of commercial-grade processors and memories. This evolution opens the door for the space industry to leverage modern software architectures, operating systems, and services.

Objective

This thesis aims to design a robust software architecture capable of running applications across a network of spacecraft computers, while addressing challenges such as radiation-induced restarts and data corruption. The architecture must ensure high availability and real-time performance, enabling its use in next-generation spacecraft.

Approach

The solution will be based on Linux and incorporate established technologies, protocols, and libraries to meet the requirements. In addition to a detailed architectural description, the thesis will include a proof-of-concept implementation to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed design.

Your Story
Master Thesis within the field of Software Engineering, with the preferred skills & prerequisites:

• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems
• Knowledge of distributed systems, network protocols, and real-time systems
• Understanding of fault-tolerant architectures and reliability concepts is a plus
• Interest in space technology

Why Beyond Gravity?

• Work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities both locally and internationally.
• You will become part of a committed team with the ambition to innovate space
• In Gothenburg, we have a down-to-earth, family-oriented culture, experienced and skilled staff, and a diverse management team.

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 30/01/2026. We're actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Håkan Helzenius | |

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.