Senior RF Systems Engineer I Pipeline

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•$124,000 - $170,500•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, we are looking for a Senior RF Systems Engineer I for a future opening who will be responsible for supporting the development of new RF products including components and systems. You will develop the payload and TT&C subsystems and support hands-on RF payload testing. 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) and 5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components.
Can account for ITU constraints e.g. PFD limits and DSN protection.
End to end experience in developing and delivering multiple RF systems including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, producing space worthy products, and mission support.
Detailed knowledge in the areas of satellite operations, RF licensing and ground station networks will have been obtained and demonstrated.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Existing TS / SCI clearance
Extensive experience in space grade system design
Extensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses
Extensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs and developing associated documentation
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
Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
Project management experience

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
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

Company stock as part of your total compensation package
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company 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 our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts