Christoph Karl

Process Optimization Manager Launchers at Beyond Gravity

Christoph Karl has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, currently serving as Process Optimization Manager for Launchers at Beyond Gravity since October 2022, where responsibilities include driving process improvements and managing the development of automated manufacturing technologies. Previously, Christoph held roles as Project Manager Innovation at Beyond Gravity, focusing on R&D projects for launcher structures, and as a Materials & Process Engineer at RUAG Space, leading manufacturing process development for inter-stage adapters. Academic background includes a Visiting Student Researcher role at California Institute of Technology, a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich. Early career experiences include internships and research positions within leading aerospace organizations such as Airbus and EADS Innovation Works, emphasizing composite materials and structural optimization.

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Beyond Gravity

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Beyond Gravity (formerly RUAG Space), 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 1600 employees at 14 locations in seven countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, USA, Portugal and Finland) 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 leader in selected satellite products and for constellations in the New Space sector.


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