Associate Manufacturing Engineer

🚀 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: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Mission

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports the application and development of manufacturing processes at Beyond Gravity, particularly for composite structures including payload fairings, interstage adapters, and similar hardware. They contribute to production while building key competencies in hands-on fabrication, tooling, and process execution.  This is a temporary summer position.

Your Story

Education & Experience
Current college student enrolled in an engineering program.

Technical Skills & Knowledge
Entry Level Manufacturing Knowledge in:
Composite structures (especially CFRP): layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and assembly
Metallic and non-metallic fabrication processes
Surface treatments and bonding/joining of structural components

Familiarity with aerospace products such as payload fairings, interstage adapters, and payload attach fittings
Awareness of manufacturing and inspection processes
Ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to draft technical documentation
Ability to update manufacturing work instructions

Soft Skills & Work Ethic
Developed interpersonal skills
Project planning capabilities
Willingness to learn and a drive to succeed
Entry-level responsibility for production support, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-Haves
Industry Knowledge
Knowledge of the aerospace or spaceflight manufacturing industry
Familiarity with AS9100 standards
Technical Enhancements
Knowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniques
Hands-on experience with CFRP tooling and processing
Experience with CAD tools and documentation best practices
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)

🌌Are you ready for lift-off?​