Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity Portugal: Digital Hub in Lisbon

Company Background

Beyond Gravity, formerly known as RUAG Space, is Switzerland's largest aerospace engineering company, with over 40 years of experience. The company has a vision to push the boundaries of space exploration.

What We Found: Potential and Opportunities in Portugal as a Nearshore Hub

Portugal has been standing out as a strategic nearshore destination in Europe, offering:
  • A competitive pool of talent in digital and engineering fields.
  • Cultural alignment and convenient time zones for European companies.
Competitive Advantages:- High Qualification Level

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Professionals specialized in Space Engineering, Technology, and Innovation.
- Modern Infrastructure: Advanced digital infrastructure and robust connections with European markets.
- Competitive Costs: More affordable cost of living and attractive salaries compared to other European tech capitals.
- Strategic Positioning of Lisbon: A multicultural environment and innovative ecosystem that attract talent from all over the world.

The Challenge: Finding and Integrating Highly Qualified Talent

Specific Needs of Beyond Gravity:

To sustain its ambitions in innovation and space exploration, the company needed highly qualified professionals in space engineering, digital, and innovation.

Complex Recruitment Requirements:
  • Specific technical demands and high standards.
  • Time sensitivity: the team needed to be formed within six months to ensure the timely launch of the Innovation and Digital Hub in Lisbon, the company's 13th global office.

How We Solved It: Strategic Partnership with Aubay and Nearshore Approach

Choice of Aubay as a Partner:

Beyond Gravity chose Aubay due to its strong reputation in quickly forming high-quality IT and engineering teams.

Nearshore Recruitment Strategy:
Dedicated Team:

Aubay formed a team of recruiters and managers with experience in nearshore projects.
Structured Process: In-person and virtual meetings between the Lisbon and Zurich teams, technical tests, and presentations ensured the qualification of candidates.
Project Management: Management practices and communication tools were used to coordinate effectively.

Project Success in Record Time

Hiring Achievements:

50 professionals hired in six months, fully meeting Beyond Gravity's expectations.

Benefits of the Nearshore Model:

Agility, high technical quality, and cultural alignment with the Swiss headquarters.

Customer Satisfaction:

Mário Vidal, General Director of Beyond Gravity Portugal, highlighted Aubay's people-oriented culture, flexibility, and proximity as essential to the project's success.

Long-Term Impact:

The digital hub in Lisbon represents a significant milestone for Beyond Gravity and strengthens Portugal's status as an excellence nearshore destination in the high-tech and innovation sectors.

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