Senior Materials & Processes Engineer (all genders) Job Details | Beyond Gravity

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We are a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, combining 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 are not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry; we are helping to improve life on Earth.

Your Crew

Join our multidisciplinary team of over 60 engineers, where you will develop cutting-edge launcher structures for the payloads of tomorrow. You will work in a cross-cultural environment, serving a global customer base and engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you will have the opportunity to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.

Your Mission

• Lead and coordinate technical activities within your dedicated field, conducting and managing high-complexity tasks without supervision.
• Support product development within your engineering field and serve as the local technical authority for metallic materials and surface treatments, as well as the first level of escalations.
• Proactively communicate and align cross-functionally with adjacent engineering fields and departments outside engineering such as operations, quality, and procurement.
• Support processes and product continuous improvements to meet customer quality, cost, and demand. Propose market-oriented initiatives to enhance existing products, technologies, and production processes.
• Write and review technical documentation, project-related deliverables, and specifications relevant to your field of work.
• Utilize project management techniques/tools to fulfill cost, technical, and schedule requirements.
• Act as Work Package/Task Manager, responsible for technical, budgetary, and scheduling aspects of assigned tasks.
• Participate in the Non-Conformance Review Board (NC process) and propose technical solutions in your field. Conduct technical risk management and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Contribute to the recruitment process by identifying and maintaining key technical skills in your field within the department, ensuring standardization.
• Coach junior engineers and external employees, reviewing their work for quality assurance.
• Provide information on new products, processes, and technologies to the engineering directorates.

Your Story

• Master’s degree or PhD in Material Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of technical experience in the field.
• Profound knowledge in the following areas:
  • Metallic materials & processes, surface treatments, and adhesive bonding
  • Associated special processes (e.g., NDI)
  • Qualification, certification, and validation of materials and processes
• Additional expertise in composites, particularly carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), and non-metallic materials.
• Demonstrated leadership skills combined with excellent communication abilities.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the space or aerospace sector.
• Knowledge of the space industry and market.
• Project management acumen.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
• Join a specialized and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry.
• Experience a hands-on mindset where suggestions for improvement are valued.
• Enjoy attractive employment conditions including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Benefit from flexible and mobile working arrangements, along with a minimum of five weeks of vacation and options to buy additional time off.

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 engaging with our innovative team.