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Senior RF Mission Architect — Space Payloads

Listing for: Rocket Lab USA
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Architect / Sr. Architect
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Architect / Sr. Architect
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 230000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 230000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior RF Mission Architect to own core payload evolution for next‑gen space missions. You’ll balance link budgets, antenna architectures, and SWaP constraints while crafting winning technical concepts for defense and commercial customers.

You will collaborate with payload hardware, software, and spacecraft teams to ensure designs are buildable and flight‑ready, shaping the hardware roadmap and supporting proposals with rigorous architecture narratives.

For the Senior RF Mission Architect — Space Payloads position at Rocket Lab USA, we are reviewing applications now.

We would love to welcome a new Senior RF Mission Architect — Space Payloads to our team in Long Beach, CA, United States.

Step into the Senior RF Mission Architect — Space Payloads role at Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, United States and grow with us.

Position Requirements

10+ Years work experience
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