Postdoc: Distributed Spaceborne Radar & SAR Imaging Research

Laplace Expert Ltd; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in distributed spaceborne radar systems in the Netherlands. The researcher will derive user and system requirements for distributed SAR and near-nadir imagers, assess fractionated space-system concepts, and support market surveys, technology inventories, partner coordination and international workshops.

The role emphasizes collaboration with international partners within the NL-RIA 2.0 network,

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics or related engineering field.
• Proven experience in space-mission design and space-systems engineering.
• Experience with distributed systems, formation flying or in-orbit assembly is advantageous.
• Radar-based Earth-observation and multi-entity project-management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Derive user and system requirements for distributed SAR and near-nadir imagers.
• Assess fractionated space-system concepts and support market surveys and technology inventories.
• Coordinate with partners and participate in international workshops.

Skills

Space-mission design

Space-systems engineering

Distributed space systems

Formation flying

Earth-observation radar

Distributed SAR

Interferometric imaging

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Electronics

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in distributed spaceborne radar systems in the Netherlands. The researcher will derive user and system requirements for distributed SAR and near-nadir imagers, assess fractionated space-system concepts, and support market surveys, technology inventories, partner coordination and international workshops.

The role emphasizes collaboration with international partners within the NL-RIA 2.0 network,