Team Lead - Rf Ground Segment

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Proven rf leadership experience
Strong fundamentals in rf design
Experience with rf test and verification
This role involves leading a tight-knit team to drive the design, development, and operation of Rocket Lab's ground-based RF communications and navigation systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a tight-knit team to drive the design, development, and operation of Rocket Lab's ground-based RF communications and navigation systems.
  • The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert and product owner for ground station systems, covering RF performance, network architecture, and mission interfaces.
  • Candidates must be eligible to access equipment regulated by US ITAR regulations, requiring citizenship from specific allied nations including New Zealand.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a tight-knit team to drive the design, development, and operation of Rocket Lab's ground-based RF communications and navigation systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven RF leadership experience
  • Strong fundamentals in RF design
  • Experience with RF test and verification
  • Solid systems engineering mindset
  • Knowledge of IP networking

Nice-to-have

  • Python or LabVIEW for test automation
  • Networking certifications like CCNA
  • Familiarity with CCSDS standards
  • Frequency licensing knowledge
  • Strategic project contribution

Key Requirements

  • Eligibility for US ITAR access (NZ/AU/CA/NATO/EU/Japan/Swiss)
  • RF leadership experience in high-pressure environments
  • Systems engineering background with requirements validation
  • IP networking and real-world RF deployment knowledge

Work Rights

Must hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, EU, or NATO country for ITAR compliance

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