Senior RF Engineer – TT & C Systems

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, develop, and validate RF communications and navigation systems for missions. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with RF test equipment and 8+ years of experience developing RF communication systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Communications, or RF) or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (signal generators, VNAs, spectrum analyzers)
• 8+ years’ experience developing RF communication systems through full product life cycles
• Expertise in RF system design, including cascaded device and link analysis
• Strong knowledge of modulation, channel coding, and multiple access schemes
• Proven track record delivering quality solutions, navigating complex systems, and mentoring peers
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experienced in creating and improving technical documentation
• Proactive risk manager, ensuring long-term system stability
• Takes ownership of complex issues and leads them to resolution
• Dedicated mentor who develops others’ problem-solving skills and engineering best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development