Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior RF Systems 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 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.

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freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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