Postdoc: Radio Science Orbit Determination & Tudat Development

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

C++

Python

Tudat

Orbit determination

Radio science

VLBI

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering / physics / astronomy / related field

Tools

Tudat

Job description

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