Senior RF Design Engineer – Space Systems

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical coverage

Company-sponsored HSA

Dental and vision

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Onsite gym

EV charging

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer I to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA, onsite. You will develop RF products, including Rocket Lab’s radio line, from requirements through prototype and production support.

A strong RF background and space-grade experience are essential, including link budget analysis and HFSS simulations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in RF design, capable of collaborating across design, test, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant RF design experience.
• Strong RF knowledge and space-grade design experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain RF product requirements and specifications.
• Prototype RF products including component selection and PCB layout/ fabrication.
• Develop test plans and procedures for RF products.
• Support production, engineering reviews, and customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with RF and system teams to ensure space-worthy designs.

Skills

RF design

Link budget analysis

HFSS

Prototype development

Space hardware familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer I to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA, onsite. You will develop RF products, including Rocket Lab’s radio line, from requirements through prototype and production support.

A strong RF background and space-grade experience are essential, including link budget analysis and HFSS simulations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in RF design, capable of collaborating across design, test, and