Intern Process Optimization 100% (all genders)

🚀 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 Crew:

You will be working on product and process improvements for launcher structures alongside a highly motivated and experienced team of engineers, thereby actively contributing to further increase production rate and quality of our launcher products. Your responsibilities will range from supporting our engineers in continuous improvement projects to owning and leading initiatives for product and process optimization, from ideation to implementation in production. This internship will thus give you a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge in a hands-on fashion and shape solutions that will have a direct impact on the business of Beyond Gravity’s Launchers division.

Your Mission:

• Support and lead initiatives for product and process improvements in collaboration with the Engineering team
• Design and develop functional prototypes of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD, 3D-printing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with other disciplines
• Utilize programming languages (Python, C++) and Arduino for scientific data analysis and small automation tasks
• Support test campaigns for the characterization of novel aerospace materials
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to improving production processes
• Support small-scale components and assembly design and production processes
• Support the implementation of process improvements in production

Your Story:

• Enrolled in BSc or MSc in the field of Mechanical-, or Aerospace Engineering
• Understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Prior experience or coursework related to mechanical engineering
• Good German skills (min. B1) and fluent in English (able to communicate in daily business)
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques
• Ability to work independently while also being a proactive team player
• Proficiency with CAD software (preferably Catia or NX), with a demonstrated "modelling track record" (e.g., Thingiverse page)
• Familiarity and experience with 3D printing technologies and processes (e.g. FDM)

Nice to have’s:

• Prior experience in manufacturing and characterization of lightweight composite materials and structures.
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab/Python for scientific data analysis, and C++/Arduino for small automation projects, with a demonstrated "coding track record" (e.g. Github repository).

🌌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 30/11/2025. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Christoph Karl | E-Mail schreiben

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Cassandra Gyamfi E-Mail schreiben

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.

Zürich Flughafen, ZH, CH