Senior RF Phased-Array Engineer II — Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corp. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior RF Phased Array Engineer II to lead the development and testing of advanced RF products and phased arrays. You will model antenna performance and guide an interdisciplinary team to deliver space-grade hardware for mission-critical programs.

The role emphasizes end-to-end design, production transition, and strong collaboration with vendors and customers, within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
• Experience modeling antenna and phased array performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RF product development from design to flight.
• Model and simulate array performance.
• Lead interdisciplinary team of RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers.
• Transition developments to production.
• Interface with vendors and customers.
• Develop test plans for active antennas (EIRP & G/T).
• Support product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals.

Skills

RF knowledge

Antenna modeling

Phased array design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Production transition

Education

Bachelors in EE

Job description

Rocket Lab Corp. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior RF Phased Array Engineer II to lead the development and testing of advanced RF products and phased arrays. You will model antenna performance and guide an interdisciplinary team to deliver space-grade hardware for mission-critical programs.

The role emphasizes end-to-end design, production transition, and strong collaboration with vendors and customers, within a fast-paced aerospace environment.