DSP & Signal Processing Manager – Space Systems

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Equity compensation

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Onsite fitness centers

Subsidized EV charging

Discounted merch store

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is hiring a Senior Manager, Signal Processing to lead DSP algorithm development for advanced radar payloads and space-based systems. You will guide engineering processes, roadmap DSP initiatives, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to deliver flight-ready products.

The role requires a strong background in DSP, system design, and leadership, with US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in space electronics with technical expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing.
• Experience in developing and delivering a digital product including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products.
• Detailed knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory
• A demonstrated track record of owning a technical program, product, or team end to end and carrying it across the finish line under real pressure
• Evidence you've moved real hardware and software from prototype toward scalable, flight-ready production
• Understanding of the nuances of transponders, SAR, or advanced communication systems
• US citizenship is required due to program requirements
• Ability to obtain TS / SCI

Responsibilities

• Define engineering processes for new algorithms development including activities, milestones and engineering reviews, ensuring general compliance with best practice systems engineering process
• Support the development and maintenance of program schedules
• Task, support and monitor engineers throughout the engineering process
• Ensure engineering process and associated documentation products are traceable from requirements through design, implementation and verification
• Set technical roadmap for the development of DSP algorithms
• Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for signal processing tasks such as filtering, modulation, demodulation, compression, noise reduction, and feature extraction
• Architect the digital product design
• Lead the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities
• Lead the development of test plans and procedures
• Lead the design and development of GSE and production automation
• Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals
• Liaise with hardware design, FPGA, and software engineers to design, build, test, and deliver a completed product
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in DSP technologies and methodologies
• Implement solutions to improve system performance and efficiency
• Liase with customers and program team in support of current programs and new business proposals
• Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs
• Scope and drive development activities for new requirements
• Drive key design decisions in support of the product technical roadmap
• Support engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs
• Provide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting
• Maintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied
• Grow a team of 3-4 engineers for DSP algorithms
• Mentor junior engineers for career growth
• Familiarize DSP algorithm concepts across teams

Skills

DSP algorithms

System design

Engineering leadership

Mentoring engineers

Customer support

RF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is hiring a Senior Manager, Signal Processing to lead DSP algorithm development for advanced radar payloads and space-based systems. You will guide engineering processes, roadmap DSP initiatives, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to deliver flight-ready products.

The role requires a strong background in DSP, system design, and leadership, with US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI.