ASTRON

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ASTRON is the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy and is part of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Its mission is to enable discoveries in radio astronomy. Its headquarters are in Dwingeloo.

making discoveries
in radio astronomy
happen

ASTRON works with universities all over the world to discover the universe by developing new and innovative technologies, operating world-class radio astronomy facilities, and conducting fundamental astronomy research. ASTRON engineers and astronomers have an outstanding international reputation for new technologies and fundamental science in galactic and extra-galactic astronomy.

ASTRON's programme comprises three main elements:

  • Operating groundbreaking observing facilities such as the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope and LOFAR.
  • Conducting fundamental astronomical research using the ASTRON facilities together with a wide range of other telescopes around the world and space-based instruments.
  • A strong technological development programme, including innovative instrumentation for existing telescopes and new technologies for future facilities. The Square Kilometre Array will be the world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope with a reception area of about one square kilometre.

Technological development

Discoveries in astronomy are closely linked to innovation in technology. The scientific technology programme is aimed at both providing innovative instrumentation for use at current observing facilities and laying the groundwork for future generations of telescopes and signal processing instruments. ASTRON will create facilities for the design, prototyping and qualification of:

  • Low-noise cryogenic radio receiver systems
  • Digital electronics at very high speeds
  • Antenna array
  • Advanced instrumentation for use in optical and infrared wavelengths
  • Algorithms and software engineering for instrumentation control and data visualisation.

Our vacancies

Group Lead (f, m, x) 0.8 – 1.0 fte

  • Dwingeloo
  • WWI
  • for the duration of in total 2 years which will become permanently based on good performance.
The NOVA Optical Infrared instrumentation Group at ASTRON in Dwingeloo develops world-class optical and infrared astronomical instruments for telescopes at major international observatories. We do this in close collaboration with astronomers at the NOVA universities of Amsterdam, Groningen, Leiden and Nijmegen, and with our extensive network of industrial partners. Our primary goal for the upcoming…

Group Manager Smart Backend

IT Innovation system engineering computing science Peoplemanagement scientific algorithms

  • Dwingeloo
  • WWI
  • 2 years, with a view to permanent
Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys working with a dynamic and diverse team contributing your own expertise? Would you like to lead a team of highly skilled and motivated scientific computing and digital signal processing experts towards a shared vision, making significant impact? Are you a strong communicator who enjoys being the link that…

UX designer

Innovation

  • Dwingeloo
  • HBO
  • 1 year with a possible extension based on good performance
Are you an UX designer who aims for the moon and shoots for the stars? At ASTRON, you can perform your skills and competencies with that motto in mind! UX Designer At ASTRON, we provide an environment where you collaborate with experts from diverse fields, fostering a culture of mutual support. Our inspirational atmosphere…

Software Engineer LOFAR

Innovation

  • Dwingeloo
  • HBO
  • 1 year with a possible extension based on good performance
Are you a software engineer who dreams of exploring the stars? Do you want to aid in research into faraway galaxies, and share the research data with the world? Are you looking for meaning and purpose in your work, then join us in our quest to understand the universe and make discoveries in radio astronomy…

Software Engineer SDC

Innovation

  • Dwingeloo
  • HBO
  • 2 with a possible contract for an indefinite period based on good performance
Are you an aspiring software engineer with a visionary mindset, eager to explore the wonders of the universe? Do you yearn to contribute to ground-breaking research on distant galaxies and share those extraordinary discoveries with the world? If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity that aligns with your aspirations! Software Engineer At…

CNC miller/programmer

Innovation

  • Dwingeloo
  • MBO
  • 2 years
The NOVA Optical-Infrared Instrumentation Group at ASTRON in Dwingeloo develops advanced optical instruments for astronomical research, for telescopes at the most important international observatories. ASTRON is currently looking for a motivated and driven CNC miller/programmer for the NOVA Optical-Infrared Instrumentation group Job description: As a CNC miller/programmer within the Optical-Infrared Instrumentation group, you produce parts together with colleagues…

Maintenance technician / Support engineer Radio telescopes

Technic

  • Dwingeloo
  • MBO
  • 1 year with possibility of extension
Are you looking for a maintenance technician job to service some of the most important astronomical instruments ever developed? Search no further! To strengthen our team, we are looking for passionate, competent maintenance engineers: a junior and someone with several years of work experience. If you have a passion for astronomy, electronics and…
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Contact details

Old Hoogeveensedijk 4
7991 PD Dwingeloo
(+31) (0)521 595 100
www.jobsatastron.nl