Design Engineer (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible​ ​

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're 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 1800 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites, launchers and semiconductor industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew

You‘ll join a dynamic team , where your role will involve ensuring smooth logistics, efficient production, and timely delivery of our top-notch products. 
We are currently in an exciting transformation where we are growing a Tech Hub in Portugal. Together, we are a diverse team with different backgrounds and personalities, 
but we are all connected.

Mechanical design of complex lightweight structures for space technology and equipment/tooling 

 
Your Mission
•    Creation of concept designs in 3D incl. pre-dimensioning of critical components
•    Elaboration of solution proposals & comparative evaluations of possible variants
•    Specification / optimization of the design (technical/economic) and creation of complete assembly designs in 3D CAD CATIA, interface drawings and mass budgets
•    Carrying out the detailed designs in 3D CAD CATIA
•    Preparation of technical documentation using CATIA CAD, SAP and PC (BSP, detail and assembly drawings, specifications, parts lists)
•    Performing tasks in connection with release, change and procurement management and procurement.
•    Advising / supporting the departments responsible for production, assembly and testing
•    Defining / designing test setups/ devices, jigs & tools
•    Preparing contributions to quotations
•    Participation in project meetings
•       Clarifying technical problems with the responsible departments
•       Supervision of the design until acceptance by the client
•       Supervising and coordinating assigned project staff
•    Creating project presentation documents and conducting presentations
•    Incorporating advanced technologies and materials into the design work

Your Story
•    Degree in Mechanical Engineering
•    Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in structural design engineering
•    Works on products and projects of medium, sometimes increased complexity largely independently.
•    Understanding, competence and experience in Engineering design processes, tools, standards incl. ISO GPS,
•    and methodologies
•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes, their potentials and limitations
•    Friendly, accommodating behaviour; Appropriate appearance.
•    Solution driven, willing to make a difference, service provider mindset.
•    Persistence to overachieve goals.
•    Team player mentality; Communicative, open-minded, creative, flexible and organizational personality
•    Independent, self-organized
•    Willing to share experience and knowledge and accept and use expert knowledge.
•    Logic and concise thinker, capable of finding simple solutions for complex problems without oversimplifying.
•    Stress resistance and perseverance, able to keep structured and prioritize in a complex environment.
•    Interested in space Industry and other high-complex Industry developments.

Why Beyond Gravity?
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team. We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have moved to our brand-new office.
We have a canteen, free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports.
We have a competitive salary, meal allowance, health insurance and much more.
 

🌌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 03/02/2025. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.​

For questions regarding the position, please contact: ​Peter Kreuzwirth  peter.kreuzwirth@beyondgravity.com 
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For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ​Mari Vargas |  | mari.vargas@beyondgravity.com 

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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.​

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Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.