Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
120000 - 210000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the formulation and development of advanced RF payload systems for next-generation satellite platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense RF systems
- Experience supporting satellite payload development, space-based radar, or satellite communications systems
- Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match