Rocket Lab USA
Senior RF Phased Array Engineer II
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
Work authorization required$145k-$210kDetected 90 days ago
Project ManagementCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringCommunicationMentoring
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About the role
- The Senior RF Phased Array Engineer will model and simulate antenna performance for current programs and proposals.
- 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.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Responsibilities
- Lead end to end efforts including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development - Ensure key design decisions and developments are in alignment with product / system needs
- Lead efforts along side an interdisciplinary team of RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers
- Develop test plans and procedures for testing active antennas - included EIRP & G/T
- Design and development of GSE and production automation
- Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals
- Drive proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs
- Scope and drive development activities for new requirements
- Support engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs
- 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
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or an equivalent qualification) and 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience running modeling and simulation of antenna / phased array performance.
Nice to have
- Extensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses
- 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
- Project management experience
- 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.
Compensation
- $145,000 - $210,000 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.
Company info
- Interface with vendors and customers
- Provide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting
- Maintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied
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
- citizen, lawful U
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