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Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Rocket LabLong Beach, CA
On-site Full-time $120K/yr - $210K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess a robust background in RF systems engineering, with expertise in payload formulation and development. Proven experience in aerospace or related industries is essential, along with a deep understanding of satellite communication systems and their operational requirements. Candidates must hold a Secret Clearance and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

About the job

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space solutions provider, committed to enabling accessible and responsive launch services. We specialize in spacecraft design and manufacturing, payload development, satellite components, and more, with the mission of making space accessible for all. Our innovative rockets and satellites facilitate critical space missions across the globe, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and national security initiatives.

Our Electron rocket has established itself as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. Meanwhile, we are actively developing Neutron, our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle tailored for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division designs and fabricates a diverse array of satellites, payloads, and their vital components, including spacecraft that support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we are not just launching rockets; we are shaping the future of space. Our Space Systems team constructs everything from comprehensive spacecraft and precision payloads to essential subsystems that ensure operational success in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and radios.

Having enabled over 1,700 missions, our Space Systems team is at the forefront of interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security initiatives. We collaborate with esteemed partners, including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force, to build cutting-edge spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars. Whether developing a single high-performance spacecraft or a constellation, our world-class Space Systems team is empowering the boldest space missions.

SENIOR RF PAYLOAD FORMULATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER - SECRET CLEARANCE

Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior RF Payload Formulation Systems Engineer will lead the formulation and development of advanced RF payload systems, ensuring their successful integration and deployment in various missions.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a transformative leader in the aerospace sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive space solutions. Our mission is to expand access to space through innovative technology and reliable launch services, enabling a wide range of scientific, commercial, and defense applications. Join us as we push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.

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