Senior Space Network Design Engineer

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is looking for a Senior Network Design Engineer to drive the design of network architectures for space missions. This pivotal role requires deep knowledge of 5G NTN and D2D connectivity and several years of experience in space systems.

The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced environment, leading payload design from concept to execution while collaborating across various teams to ensure mission success. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in space system network architecture.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.
• Experience working with various customers in developing mission solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and development of various payload architectures.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to meet all requirements.
• Lead and manage payload design from concept to in-orbit operations.

Skills

5G NTN core integration

D2D connectivity design

Scripting languages (Python, C#, C++)

Space system network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other engineering discipline

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is looking for a Senior Network Design Engineer to drive the design of network architectures for space missions. This pivotal role requires deep knowledge of 5G NTN and D2D connectivity and several years of experience in space systems.

The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced environment, leading payload design from concept to execution while collaborating across various teams to ensure mission success. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 USD annually.