Rocket Lab USA
Senior RF Systems Engineer II
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
No sponsorship$145k-$210kDetected 90 days ago
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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.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain requirements specifications
- Conduct payload design trades in support of new business proposals
- Drive the development process, making key design decisions and trades
- Complete analyses in support of design needs
- Support the development of test plans and procedures
- Support the design and development of GSE and production automation
- Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals
- 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 other engineering degree) and 8+ years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
- Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance
Nice to have
- Existing TS / SCI clearance
- 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
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
- 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
- citizenship is required due to program requirements
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