Within the Innovation & Systems department we have the System Design & Integration (SD&I)-group. SD&I works on the translation of astronomical requirements into technical requirements. This is important in developing modern, advanced telescopes.
When we develop new techniques, SD&I will integrate and verify these on different levels in the system. SD&I will test the new system on both astronomical and technical demands. During the testing of such a new system there is a lot of interaction between the SD&I group en designers of other departments.
The SD&I group consists of researchers, postdocs, instruments engineers, and commissioning engineers.
❮ BackASTRON is in search of a Director with a clear strategic vision for radio astronomy within the broader astrophysical landscape. The Director has overall scientific, strategic, and operational responsibility for the institute, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring work environment. Supported by a dedicated management team, the Director will also represents ASTRON nationally and internationally through the SKA, LOFAR ERIC, JIVE ERIC, and the National Council for Astronomy.
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