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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer I/II to support the development of RF products for their Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in RF engineering and system design, with hands-on experience in RF payload testing.
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Job Summary
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support the development of new RF products and payloads for space missions.
The role involves defining requirements, conducting design trades, and supporting hands-on RF payload testing in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates must have end-to-end experience delivering space-worthy RF systems and detailed knowledge of satellite operations and licensing.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer I/II to support the development of RF products for their Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in RF engineering and system design, with hands-on experience in RF payload testing.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Link budget analysis and linearity knowledge
End-to-end RF system development experience
Satellite operations and ground station networks
ITU constraints including PFD limits and DSN protection
Payload and TT&C subsystem design
Nice-to-have
Experience mentoring others
Leading incident management and investigations
Conflict resolution skills
Project management experience
Space grade system design expertise
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years experience for Level I or 8+ years for Level II
U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Detailed knowledge of RF licensing and ground station networks