Senior Researcher in Satellite Systems

Lars Struen Imstand

trondheim, trøndelag, Norway
Full-time
Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

About the Job

We have a vacancy for a senior researcher to contribute to externally funded projects at the Department of engineering cybernetics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim.

The SmallSatLab at NTNU conducts research on satellite systems, including payload development, mission design, system engineering and integration, satellite control and operations, data analysis and algorithm development for a wide range of applications in remote sensing, data communication and localization. The lab currently operates two own satellites – the HYPSO-1 and –2 – while several new concepts and payloads are under development for new satellite missions. Research is currently centered around hyperspectral imaging (instruments, data processing algorithms and applications), satellite‑based maritime surveillance and security, and integrated systems‑of‑systems where small satellites interact closely with autonomous systems, drones and other assets a...