Technical Project Manager

Beyond Gravity; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Large Scale Composite structures within a $300M space-hardware program. You will gather engineering data, drive technical reviews, and ensure flow-down of requirements across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

You will serve as the program’s technical focal point, translate complex information for leadership and customers, manage ECR/ECO changes, and monitor cost, schedule, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar).
• 3+ years’ experience in engineering project/program management or project leadership.
• 3+ years’ experience in the aerospace/space industry or high-reliability hardware environment (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and translate technical content for non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of composite structures and/or manufacturing processes preferred.
• Familiarity with configuration/engineering change management and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance of a portion of a space-hardware production program.
• Gather engineering data from across disciplines and synthesize into a current program picture.
• Translate complex engineering information into clear communication for leadership and customers.
• Drive resolution of technical issues by coordinating across functions and tracking actions to closure.
• Plan and document technical reviews and ensure requirements traceability across the program.
• Manage engineering change and configuration control, assessing impact.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Budget management

Reading drawings

Composite structures

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

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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

This position is responsible for the technical Project Management of Beyond Gravity Large Scale Composite structures development and recurring deliveries. The Technical Project Manager serves as the program’s primary technical integrator — gathering, interpreting, and synthesizing engineering information from across disciplines and translating it into clear, actionable communication for manufacturing, quality, supply chain, leadership, and the customer.

Our Mission

• Own the cost, schedule, and technical performance of a portion of a $300M space-hardware production program, working in close partnership with engineering and the project functional team
• Serve as the program’s technical focal point — gather engineering data (drawings, analyses, test results, non-conformances, and design changes) from across disciplines and synthesize it into a coherent, current program picture
• Translate complex engineering and manufacturing information into clear, audience-appropriate communication for executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and the customer
• Drive resolution of technical issues by coordinating engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, tracking actions to closure
• Plan, lead, and document technical reviews (design, readiness, and change reviews) and ensure requirements flow-down and traceability across the program
• Manage engineering change (ECR/ECO) and configuration control, assessing cost, schedule, and technical impact
• Steer program technical risk management — identification, mitigation planning, and reporting
• Interpret and communicate customer technical requirements and specifications, ensuring internal alignment and compliance
• Support root-cause and corrective-action efforts and continuous improvement grounded in engineering data
• Accountable for cost, schedule, and quality of the assigned scope, with regular reporting to the customer and internal management at the executive levels
• Contribute to technical scoping and negotiations regarding new statements of work
• Maintain and cultivate close working relationships with engineering and functional leadership across Beyond Gravity, and long-term technical trust with the customer

Your Story

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar)
• 3+ years’ experience in engineering project/program management, or in engineering with project leadership responsibility
• 3+ years’ experience in the aerospace/space industry or a comparable high-reliability hardware environment, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, analyses, and test data — and to translate technical content into plain language for non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of composite structures and/or associated manufacturing processes strongly preferred
• Familiarity with configuration/engineering change management and requirements management
• Experience managing a budget and/or profit/loss responsibility; PMP certification is a bonus
• Strong technical communication skills — written, verbal, and visual
• Self-starter with a strong bias for action
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

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.We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:Justin Civic|[e-mail]

For questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please contact:Michelle Lach|[e-mail]

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.

Location: Trinity, AL, US

Job Experience Level: Professionals