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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
As a Senior RF Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will support the development of new RF products and systems, focusing on payload and TT&C subsystems. Your role will involve defining requirements, conducting design trades, and supporting testing and documentation processes. You will also provide technical support to customers and engage in engineering reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
- 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
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity
- Solid 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
- Extensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs
- Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellites
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
- Top-tier medical plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range for the position listed, only total compensation ranges provided
- Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment may not suit everyone
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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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