Rocket Lab USA
Senior Manager, Signal Processing
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
No sponsorship$223k-$339kDetected 26 days ago
TypeScriptAlgorithmsCustomer SupportFPGASystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSignal ProcessingSensorsCommunicationMentoring
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Responsibilities
- We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Requirements
- Lead the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (or an equivalent qualification) and 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in space electronics with technical expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing.
- Detailed knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory
- A demonstrated track record of owning a technical program, product, or team end to end and carrying it across the finish line under real pressure, we hire on what you've shipped, not years logged
Nice to have
- Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellites
- Demonstrated expertise in mentoring others.
- Experience leading incident management and investigations.
- Experience in conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people.
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Willing to work extra hours and weekends as needed to meet critical business needs
- This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
- As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
Compensation
- $173,300 - $259,850 USD
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits
- This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US citizenship is required due to program requirements
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