Tobias Vos is a skilled Software Design Engineer at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research since July 2021, focusing on software development for space-qualified instrumentation, particularly the X-ray Integral Field Unit for ESA's upcoming Athena telescope. Prior to this role, Vos served as a Consultant at the European Space Agency, engaging in commissioning and testing of the THz Testing Facility and the Submillimetre Wave Instrument for the JUICE spacecraft. Earlier experience includes developing a Terahertz Testing Facility as a Junior Researcher, an internship focused on software for ALMA receivers, and industrial research on fast scan capabilities for a spectrometer at SRON. Vos holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy from the University of Groningen.
SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research
SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research is the Dutch expertise institute for space research. The institute develops and uses innovative technology for groundbreaking research in space, focusing on astrophysical research, climate science and planetary research. In addition to this, SRON has a line of research into new and more sensitive sensors for X-rays and infrared radiation. SRON is the national center of expertise for the development and exploitation of satellite instruments in astrophysics and earth system science. SRON is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Science and technology The institute has about 200 staff who are employed at a support department and five divisions: high-energy astrophysics, low-energy astrophysics, Earth observation, sensor development and engineering. Together they form a unique melting pot of top scientists and technologists who inspire each other to perform at their absolute best. Problems faced by scientists challenge sensor developers to construct increasingly more sensitive technology. Together with mechanical and electronic engineers they ultimately develop a scientific space instrument with an exceptional level of performance under the extreme conditions of space. The scientific breakthroughs made with such devices in turn inspire new research and new technology.