Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior RF Systems Engineer - Mission Formulation

Long Beach, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$120k-$210kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.
  • Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.
  • 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

  • Drive technical development of advanced payload concepts including but not limited to:
  • Lead payload-to-bus interface definition and coordination with spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, ADCS, C&DH)
  • Develop, in collaboration with payload suppliers and team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and technical design documents
  • 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.
  • Lead RF payload engineering formulation supporting business development and new opportunity capture across communications, radar, and other sensing missions
  • Develop and maintain:

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense RF systems
  • Experience supporting satellite payload development, space-based radar, or satellite communications systems
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense RF systems
  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Nice to have

  • Master's or PhD in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline with focus on RF/microwave systems, electromagnetics, or radar
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • RF front-end architectures (LNAs, filters, diplexers, amplifiers)
  • Transmit/receive modules and beamforming
  • Digital signal processing for radar and communications
  • Frequency planning and spectrum management
  • Experience with radar processing techniques (SAR, MTI, STAP) and performance modeling
  • Knowledge of 5G NTN standards, waveforms, and regulatory environment

Compensation

  • $120,000 - $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.

Benefits

  • Simulations and analysis for RF system performance (antenna patterns, coverage, data rates, detection ranges)

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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