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

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity redefines the typical space company. We blend agility, speed, and innovation with decades of industry expertise and a proven track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals across 13 locations in six countries is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible, building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry and improving life on Earth.

Your Crew

Join a multidisciplinary team of 60+ engineers, where you’ll develop cutting-edge launcher structures for tomorrow's payloads. Engage in a diverse, cross-cultural environment, serving a global customer base while exploring a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization supports creativity and professional growth, backed by highly skilled experts. Here, you’ll have the chance to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, as each day offers unique opportunities to go Beyond.

Your Mission

• Lead and coordinate technical activities within your dedicated field, conducting and managing high-complexity tasks independently.
• Act as the local technical authority for metallic materials and surface treatments, supporting product development and being the first level of escalation.
• Proactively communicate and align cross-functionally with adjacent engineering fields and departments outside engineering, such as operations, quality, and procurement.
• Support continuous improvement processes and proposal initiatives to enhance products, technologies, and production processes to meet customer expectations for quality, cost, and demand.
• Write and review technical documentation, project-related deliverables, and specifications tailored to product- and mission-specific requirements.
• Utilize project management techniques and tools to meet cost, technical, and scheduling requirements.
• Take ownership of technical, budget, and schedule responsibilities for assigned tasks as a Work Package / Task Manager.
• Participate in Non-Conformance Review Boards and contribute to technical solutions and risk management in your field.
• Be technically responsible for recruitment processes, ensuring key skills are maintained and standardized within your field of activity.
• Coach junior engineers and external employees and review their work.
• Provide insights on new products, processes, and technologies to 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 metallic materials and processes, surface treatments, and adhesive bonding, including associated special processes.
• Expertise in qualification, certification, and validation of materials and processes.
• Additional knowledge in composites, particularly carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and non-metallic materials.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in space or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of the space industry and market.
• Acumen in project management.
• Proficiency in German (minimum B2).

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
• Join a highly specialized and motivated team with deep expertise in a unique industry.
• Experience a hands-on mentality where suggestions for improvement are taken seriously.
• Enjoy attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to buy additional vacation days.

Are You Ready for Lift-Off?

Our core values—Passionate, Together, and Curious—transform challenges into opportunities. Join us in transcending the ordinary and propel your career to new heights!