Hybrid Space R&D & Materials Engineer

Beyond Gravity; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company canteen

Health promotion programmes

Bridge days

Job summary

Beyond Gravity in Austria is seeking an R&D / M&P Engineer to join our materials and processes team. You will blend research with development, design experiments, and drive innovative solutions for spacecraft and launch vehicle applications.

You will work with cross-functional teams, interact with customers and research partners, and contribute to roadmaps, proofs of concept, and manufacturing integration while maintaining high quality and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Physics, Materials Science or related field, with a broad understanding of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, subsystem design and development, or cryogenic engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an industrial or academic environment.
• A solid technical understanding of technologies applicable to spacecraft and launch vehicles.
• Experience or exposure to research, development, innovation or the application of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to approach challenges from different perspectives.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to bring forward ideas, take ownership and drive initiatives through to implementation.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability and motivation to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• An interest in participating in conferences, workshops and technical events and presenting your work.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technical solutions, new product ideas, concepts and methods to address theoretical and practical challenges.
• Plan, coordinate and contribute to R&D projects in collaboration with discipline leads and project and portfolio management.
• Define experimental approaches, including tests, trials and prototypes.
• Define, coordinate and document the development and qualification of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, research institutions and other external partners on technical and project-related topics.
• Actively participate in conferences, workshops and industry events, presenting technical work and representing Beyond Gravity.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge and identify new opportunities.
• Proactively identify, propose and drive market-oriented initiatives to improve existing products, technologies and production processes.
• Contribute to the development of R&D roadmaps, including business cases and technology assessments.
• Collaborate closely with adjacent Engineering teams to identify best practices, synergies and opportunities for innovation.
• Support the evaluation and introduction of new products, processes and technologies within the Engineering department.
• Share knowledge and support the development of young professionals, students and interns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Networking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physics / Materials Science or related

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Beyond Gravity in Austria is seeking an R&D / M&P Engineer to join our materials and processes team. You will blend research with development, design experiments, and drive innovative solutions for spacecraft and launch vehicle applications.

You will work with cross-functional teams, interact with customers and research partners, and contribute to roadmaps, proofs of concept, and manufacturing integration while maintaining high quality and timeliness.