Postdoc Radio Science Orbit Determination Researcherdeveloper Tudat

Laplace Apply; Delft; Remoto; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Delft University of Technology is seeking a Level Postdoc in Radio Science Orbit Determination to advance Tudat development. The role blends open-source software with planetary-mission radio science, focusing on C++ core maintenance, Python interfaces, and high-fidelity orbit propagation using Doppler, range, and VLBI data.

Applicants should hold a PhD in aerospace or related fields and have strong C++/Python experience, Tudat familiarity, and a research background in numerical astrodynamics or

Competenze

• PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, astronomy or related field.
• Strong C++ and Python software development skills.
• Experience with Tudat, orbit determination, and radio science.

Conoscenze

C++

Python

Tudat

Orbit determination

Radio science

VLBI

Formazione

PhD in aerospace engineering / physics / astronomy / related field

Strumenti

Tudat

Descrizione del lavoro

Delft University of Technology

Netherlands

15 November 2026 (date-only displayed on listing; exact cutoff time not verified in the current pass)

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology offers Postdoc Radio Science Orbit Determination Researcherdeveloper Tudat. The Delft aerospace postdoc combines open-source development of the TU Delft Astrodynamics Toolbox (Tudat) with planetary-mission radio science.

The Delft aerospace postdoc combines open-source development of the TU Delft Astrodynamics Toolbox (Tudat) with planetary-mission radio science. Research software work includes C++ core maintenance and Python interfaces, high-fidelity orbit propagation and orbit determination from Doppler, range and VLBI tracking observations, background models such as gravity and radiation pressure, mission validation datasets and reproducible workflows. Scientific papers, tutorials and user documentation are part of the role. Practical and application conditions: Advertised weekly workload: 36-40 hours/week; Stated application date: 15 November 2026 (cutoff time not independently validated).Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, it may particularly suit postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering, physics, astronomy or similar subjects, strong C++/Python engineering and research in numerical astrodynamics or orbit determination.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Use or development of Tudat or a similar tool is required, as are disciplined software engineering practices; radio tracking and planetary spacecraft dynamics are valuable additional experience.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinguishing feature is the specific combination of research questions and methods described above; applicants should weigh this focus against the documented prerequisites and working conditions.

Level Postdoc

Reference Code 365026

Field Radio Science Orbit Determination Researcherdeveloper Tudat

Organization Type University

Requirements

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, astronomy or related field.

Experience

Technical Skills C++ Python Tudat Orbit determination Radio science VLBI