RF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI Pipeline

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

8h • $85,000 - $126,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, we are looking for an RF Systems Engineer I/II for a future opening who will be responsible for supporting the development and test of new communication systems for various programs. The successful candidate will have a strong combination of RF engineering, system design, and system test experience, and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or other engineering degree)
• Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
• A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components.
• Experience in developing and delivering an RF system including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products.
• Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance
• 2+ years of relevant experience (for RF Systems Engineer II)

Nice To Haves

• Existing TS / SCI clearance
• Familiarity with space grade system design
• Familiarity working in cross-functional teams
• Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Willing to work extra hours and weekends as needed to meet critical business needs

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain requirements specifications
• Support the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities
• 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
• Review 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
• 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

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• subsidized EV charging stations
• onsite gym
• food and drinks
• other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level