Senior Digital Payload Engineer - Space Systems

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Digital Payload Engineer I in Long Beach, CA. You will lead development of digital payload products, from concept through inflight operations, combining RF engineering, system design, and board-level work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in space electronics, experience with SPI/PCIe/Ethernet, and DSP. The role is onsite at our Long Beach HQ with comprehensive compensation and equity offerings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in space electronics with expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet) and DSP.
• Experience delivering a digital product from concept to flight.
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and communication theory.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product requirements and architecture.
• Design and prototype digital products including PCB layout and packaging.
• Develop test plans and support production.
• Provide customer/program support and align with schedules.

Skills

Space electronics experience

High-speed serial interfaces

System on chips

Microcontrollers

Digital signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Digital Payload Engineer I in Long Beach, CA. You will lead development of digital payload products, from concept through inflight operations, combining RF engineering, system design, and board-level work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in space electronics, experience with SPI/PCIe/Ethernet, and DSP. The role is onsite at our Long Beach HQ with comprehensive compensation and equity offerings.