Senior RF Phased Array Engineer I​/II

Senior RF Phased Array Engineer – Lead product development and technical direction for Rocket Lab’s phased array, antenna, and RF system solutions.

• Lead end‑to‑end product development including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development.
• Model and simulate antenna and array performance for current programs and proposals.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams of RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers.
• Transition developments from new product introduction to production and support production automation.
• Interface with vendors and customers and develop test plans and procedures for active antennas.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers, including troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
• Support project requirements and proposals, drive compliance assessments, and deliver technical documentation.
• Participate in engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs.
• Maintain awareness of product development and production schedules to meet customer and program needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF communications, or an equivalent field.
• Five or more years of experience in RF communications and antenna design.
• Strong knowledge of RF link budgets, linearity, and interference effects.
• Proficiency in antenna and phased array modeling and simulation.
• Experience in delivering RF systems, including requirements assessment, prototyping, and production.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF communications, or an equivalent field.
• Eight or more years of experience in RF communications and antenna design.
• Deep experience in modeling, simulation, and impact of interference on RF systems.
• Proven track record of delivering space‑worthy RF systems through prototyping to production.

• Space‑grade system design experience.
• Experience in reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses.
• Leadership in complex engineering programs and associated documentation.
• Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF systems for launch vehicles or satellites.
• Mentoring, incident management, conflict resolution, and strong communicator.
• Project management experience.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company equity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, flexible spending, and disability insurance.
• Additional perks such as discounted employee stock purchase program, EV charging stations, onsite gym, and more.

Candidates must meet U.S. Government export regulations. Eligible individuals are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible for necessary authorizations under ITAR.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.