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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline

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
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Digital Payload Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for developing new digital payload products such as modems and network routers, overseeing the design from concept through to production. Your role will involve defining requirements, designing prototypes, and collaborating with test and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful product introduction and customer support.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in space electronics with expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing
  • Experience in developing and delivering a digital product including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products
  • Detailed knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory
  • U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

Nice to have

  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Deep experience in various modems and familiarity with latest modem components
  • Extensive experience in space grade board design including parts selection and performance simulation for high-speed digital and mixed signal circuits
  • Extensive experience in circuit analyses including timing analysis and physical constraints
  • Extensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs and developing associated documentation

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 (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed for the position, only a range provided
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship due to government program requirements
  • The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

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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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