RF Phased-Array Engineer II — Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Top-tier medical plans

401(k) with company match

Stock-based compensation

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer II to advance the development of RF products and phased arrays for space missions. You will model antenna performance and work with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable hardware for launch vehicles and satellites.

The role requires a BS in EE/RF and 2+ years of experience, with opportunities to lead design efforts, support proposals, and contribute to production transitions in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF communications and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
• Basic knowledge of antenna and array modeling.
• Ability to obtain TS / SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support end to end RF product development from architecture to flight readiness.
• Model and simulate antenna performance for current programs and proposals.
• Collaborate with RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers.
• Develop test plans and procedures for testing active antennas (EIRP, G/T).
• Interface with vendors and customers and support production transitions.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

Link budget analysis

RF testing

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering & RF Communications

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer II to advance the development of RF products and phased arrays for space missions. You will model antenna performance and work with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable hardware for launch vehicles and satellites.

The role requires a BS in EE/RF and 2+ years of experience, with opportunities to lead design efforts, support proposals, and contribute to production transitions in a fast‑paced environment.