Space Radar RF Engineer I

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is seeking an RF Radar Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA. You will support development of space-based radar systems, perform simulations, and assist with radar payload testing in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, and verify radar systems, including waveforms, timing, and RF components, while pursuing background knowledge in orbital mechanics and spacecraft interfaces.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace engineering or physics.
• Foundational radar systems knowledge and basic signal processing.
• Exposure to SAR or space-based radar concepts.
• Basic orbital mechanics including LEO/MEO/GEO concepts.
• Awareness of spacecraft systems and payload interactions.
• RF systems basics: link budgets, amplifiers and receivers.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python for analysis and simulation.
• U.S. citizenship is required for program eligibility.
• Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance.

Responsabilidades

• System Development: design architecture, prototyping, integration and flight development.
• Radar & RF Engineering: waveform design, testing and component characterization.
• Customer/Program Support: review radar requirements and support technical meetings.

Conocimientos

Radar systems

Orbital mechanics

RF engineering

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Educación

Bachelor's degree in electrical/aerospace/physics

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is seeking an RF Radar Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA. You will support development of space-based radar systems, perform simulations, and assist with radar payload testing in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, and verify radar systems, including waveforms, timing, and RF components, while pursuing background knowledge in orbital mechanics and spacecraft interfaces.