Postdoc: Shape the Future of Distributed Spaceborne Radar

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is offering a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position focused on advancing spaceborne radar systems. The role emphasizes defining requirements for distributed SAR and interferometric imagers, developing system concepts, and supporting NL-RIA 2.0 network activities.

You will work closely with NL-RIA partners within the Section of Space Systems Engineering (SSE) at TU Delft and contribute to workshops, market surveys, and proposals, with a focus on

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering (aerospace, electronics, or related fields).
• Proven space mission design and systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Earth observation or radar technologies.
• Direct project management experience across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NL-RIA partners to derive high-level user requirements for distributed SAR and interferometric imagers.
• Develop system requirements and concepts for distributed space systems.
• Support NL-RIA 2.0 network activities: market survey, inventory, proposals, coordination, workshops.
• Engage with the TU Delft SSE and contribute to broader education and outreach.

Skills

Space mission design

Space systems engineering

Earth observation radar

Project management

Education

PhD in engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is offering a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position focused on advancing spaceborne radar systems. The role emphasizes defining requirements for distributed SAR and interferometric imagers, developing system concepts, and supporting NL-RIA 2.0 network activities.

You will work closely with NL-RIA partners within the Section of Space Systems Engineering (SSE) at TU Delft and contribute to workshops, market surveys, and proposals, with a focus on