PhD in Adaptive Optics for Space Laser Communications

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 34,138 - 43,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus

Relocation support

Flexible schedule

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position within the STARS project focusing on adaptive optics for enhanced optical communication between ground and geostationary satellites. The role centers on developing and experimentally validating estimation and control algorithms for wavefront compensation in a laboratory setting.

The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with academic and industrial partners, supervised by TU Delft and Airbus Netherlands, with the broader consortium

Qualifications

• MSc degree recognized in the Netherlands.
• Background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced estimation algorithms (e.g. Kalman filtering, gradient-based methods).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2, preferably C1/C2).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate estimation and control algorithms for adaptive optics systems.
• Laboratory validation of wavefront compensation methods to maximize optical energy transfer.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners (TU Delft, Airbus Netherlands) to advance the project.

Skills

Advanced estimation algorithms

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

MSc degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Optical Engineering

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position within the STARS project focusing on adaptive optics for enhanced optical communication between ground and geostationary satellites. The role centers on developing and experimentally validating estimation and control algorithms for wavefront compensation in a laboratory setting.

The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with academic and industrial partners, supervised by TU Delft and Airbus Netherlands, with the broader consortium