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Senior RF Design Engineer

2 months ago

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About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, providing reliable access to orbit since 2018. Our Electron rocket has become one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world, and our Neutron rocket is set to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes a range of satellites and components that have enabled over 1,700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and the NASA Psyche Mission.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join our team at Rocket Lab. As a Senior RF Design Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development of new RF products, including Rocket Lab's radio product line. You will design and simulate RF products, including the Frontier-Lite Radio, and work closely with the radio development team to ensure key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and maintain requirements specifications
  • Support the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities
  • Design and prototype the RF product, including component selection and PCB layout/fabrication/packaging
  • Support the development of test plans and procedures
  • Support the design and development of GSE and production automation
  • Support the development of product documentation, including ICDs and User Manuals
  • Liaise with Test Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to drive New Product Introduction
  • Customer/Program Support
  • Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs
  • Scope and drive development activities for new requirements
  • Support engineering reviews, such as PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs
  • Provide technical support to internal/external customers, including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Communications, or an equivalent qualification
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (Senior RF Engineer I) or 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior RF Engineer II)
  • Fundamental RF knowledge, including cascaded device analysis, link budget analysis, and HFSS
  • Experience in developing and delivering a RF product, including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space-worthy products
  • A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including top-tier medical HMO, PPO, and 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

We also offer a range of perks, including discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.