The section of Space Systems Engineering (SSE) at the faculty of Aerospace Engineering provides unique and recognized education, research, and engineering of end-to-end space systems.

At SSE we are offering a position for an Assistant Professor (tenure track position) with a strong education focus (60%) and associated research (30%) in the field of Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS). About 10% of your time is left for other activities. The current ADCS research is directed to Cubesat and PocketQube systems. The focus in education is on the development of a new interdisciplinary Minor program. You will also be involved in selected educational activities in the BSc and MSc program, including the supervision of MSc students in their literature studies and master theses work. Through this, you will be supporting existing research at SSE. We are seeking candidates who have a proven research record in satellite Attitude Determination and Control Systems, preferrably related to miniaturized spacecraft platforms like Cubesats and PocketQubes, or associated to spacecraft that require a demanding pointing performance for its payload. An applied science view, backed-up by a practical / empirical atttude, is important. 

You must have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline and proven educational and research experience at university level. Your educational experience will stem from responsible educational activities in the BSc and/or MSc program of a university. Your research experience will be in the above described area and be proven by publications in the proceedings of scientific conferences or journals. You are a well-organised, goal-oriented, accurate and open-minded team player. Excellent communication skills are expected and competence in written and spoken English is required.   

Fixed-term contract: 6 jaar.

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. Based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment, a decision will be made by the fifth year whether to offer you a permanent faculty position.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Coming to Delft Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

The TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, we allow you up to three years to obtain this.      

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.
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Faculty Aerospace Engineering

The faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world's largest faculties devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. In the Netherlands it is the only research and education institute directly related to the aerospace engineering sector. It covers the whole spectrum of aerospace engineering subjects. In aeronautics, the faculty covers subjects ranging from aerodynamics and flight propulsion to structures and materials and from control and simulation to air transport and operations. In astronautics, topics include astrodynamics, space missions and space systems engineering. The faculty has around 2700. BSc and MSc students, more than 225 PhD candidates and 27 full professors supported by scientific staff. The faculty’s mission is to be the best aerospace engineering faculty in the world that inspires students, staff and society with ambitious research and modern education of the highest quality for the future of aerospace. The working atmosphere at the faculty is friendly, open-minded and dedicated.

The mission of the Department of Space Engineering is to educate and research to advance the frontiers of space systems and missions, spaceflight and planetary science for the benefit of society. The department consists of two research groups: Astrodynamics and Space Missions, and Space Systems Engineering. It runs an integrated research programme comprising miniaturisation, distributed space systems, mission analysis and orbits, and planetary exploration. The department operates a cleanroom facility for the design, integration, and verification of assemblies up to entire satellites. It is an active member of the TU Delft Space Institute.

The Section of Space Systems Engineering (SSE) is dedicated to the broad range of end-to-end spacecraft engineering. Innovative space technology is developed and used for a rapid in-orbit demonstration based upon the development of highly miniaturised satellites. The research focus is on miniaturisation and Distributed Space Systems. The chair operates in close cooperation with other research groups of the TU Delft Space Institute, universities worldwide, research institutes, and the space industry.