Rocket Lab Corporation

RF Phased Array Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 19 days ago

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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
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As an RF Phased Array Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be involved in the development of RF products and systems, particularly phased arrays. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include modeling and simulating antenna performance, supporting product development from design to production, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will also interface with vendors and customers, develop test plans, and provide technical support for engineering reviews and customer inquiries.

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What you need

  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications, or an equivalent qualification
  • Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity
  • Solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components
  • Basic knowledge of antenna and array modeling
  • Ability to obtain TS / SCI

Nice to have

  • 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

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 for the RF Phased Array Engineer I/II levels, only a range for total compensation
  • Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
  • Work environment may include moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

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