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Senior RF Engineer II - Radar

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 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 a Senior RF Engineer II - Radar at Rocket Lab, you will lead the technical development of space-based radar systems, focusing on architecture design, integration, and testing. Your role will involve conducting radar analyses, developing calibration strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful mission outcomes. You will also support customer interactions and contribute to documentation for radar systems.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with space-based radar systems including system integration and mission operations
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and spacecraft systems
  • Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including power, thermal, ADCS
  • Strong radar system knowledge including waveform design, pulse compression, and Doppler processing

Nice to have

  • Existing DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • Extensive experience in space-grade radar system design and environmental testing
  • Knowledge of advanced SAR techniques (GMTI, InSAR, polarimetry) for space platforms

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools beyond MATLAB and STK
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to moderate noise and dust in production areas

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