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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
The Senior RF Systems Engineer II at Rocket Lab will be responsible for the development of new RF products, including payload and TT&C subsystems, and will engage in hands-on RF payload testing. The role involves defining requirements, conducting design trades, supporting test plans, and providing technical support to customers, all within a fast-paced environment focused on space systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications, or other engineering degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems
- End to end experience in developing and delivering multiple RF systems
- Detailed knowledge in satellite operations, RF licensing, and ground station networks
Nice to have
- Existing TS / SCI clearance
- Extensive experience in space grade system design
- Extensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses
- Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellites
- Demonstrated expertise in mentoring others
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, only ranges provided
- Role requires U.S. citizenship due to government regulations
- Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to moderate noise and dust
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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