RF Phased-Array Design Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock option plan

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Merchandise discount

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer I to develop new RF products and phased arrays, model antennas, and assess COTS components. You will work with RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers in a fast-paced environment, guiding products from design to production.

The role requires a strong RF background, knowledge of antenna modeling, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or an equivalent qualification).
• Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
• Basic knowledge of antenna and array modeling.
• Ability to obtain TS / SCI.

Responsabilidades

• Product Development: Architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development; ensure design decisions align with product needs.
• Model and simulate array performance.
• Collaborate with RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers.
• Support transition from new product introduction to production.
• Interface with vendors and customers.
• Develop test plans and procedures for testing active antennas including EIRP and G/T.
• Design and development of GSE and production automation.
• Support development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals.

Conocimientos

RF knowledge

Antenna array modeling

System-level RF

Navigation RF

Educación

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF communications

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer I to develop new RF products and phased arrays, model antennas, and assess COTS components. You will work with RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers in a fast-paced environment, guiding products from design to production.

The role requires a strong RF background, knowledge of antenna modeling, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.