Senior RF Systems Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab: responsible for developing new RF products, payload and TT&C subsystems, and supporting hands-on RF payload testing.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or other engineering degree) and 5+ years of relevant experience (Senior RF Systems Engineer I)
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or other engineering degree) and 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior RF Systems Engineer II)
- Demonstrated RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
- A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components.
- Can account for ITU constraints e.g. PFD limits and DSN protection.
- End to end experience in developing and delivering multiple RF systems including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, producing space worthy products, and mission support.
- Detailed knowledge in the areas of satellite operations, RF licensing and ground station networks.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance.
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
