RF Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

2d • $108,000 - $162,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking an RF Test Engineer II to join its Space Systems team at the global headquarters in Long Beach, California. The team builds tools and processes to test satellite RF subsystems and Rocket Lab radio products. The role develops RF test plans, manages and conducts test programs, designs and assembles automated test tools, and supports flight-hardware design for improved testability and manufacturability. The engineer also contributes to engineering and business processes and best practices as Rocket Lab grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience with RF hardware development and RF testing.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
• Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production.
• Experience in environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC.
• Project or program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF test plans for RF subsystems and payloads.
• Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification, and Proto-Flight test programs on RF systems.
• Design, procure, and assemble automated test tools for RF subsystems.
• Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase testability and manufacturability.
• Contribute to engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, to support Rocket Lab’s growth and capabilities.
• Contribute to engineering best practices in test, design for manufacture, and engineering change management.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of total compensation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a significant company HSA contribution.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging.
• Onsite fitness centers where available.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• 50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
• Other employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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