Senior RF Payload Architect

Rocketlab; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan options

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock options

Job summary

Rocketlab in Chantilly, VA is hiring a Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer responsible for developing advanced RF payload systems for satellites. The role includes managing requirements, performance analysis, and system engineering processes for RF-centric missions.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in aerospace RF systems. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense RF systems.
• Experience supporting satellite payload development.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF payload engineering formulation.
• Develop RF link budgets and performance analyses.
• Drive technical development of advanced payload concepts.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Satellite Communications

Radar Systems

RF Sensing Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

Job description

Rocketlab in Chantilly, VA is hiring a Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer responsible for developing advanced RF payload systems for satellites. The role includes managing requirements, performance analysis, and system engineering processes for RF-centric missions.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in aerospace RF systems. This position requires an active Secret clearance.