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RF Engineer I/II – Radar at rocketlab

Compensation

$82,400 – $126,000/yr

Location
Long Beach, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

Rocket Lab is hiring an RF Engineer I/II – Radar to support the development of space-based radar and RF systems, including SAR and space-based radar applications. The role involves radar subsystem development, link-budget and performance modeling, MATLAB or Python simulations, waveform and RF component analysis, testing, calibration, integration, and technical documentation. The position is based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, and may be hired at the RF Engineer I or RF Engineer II level. The RF Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree and foundational radar, orbital mechanics, spacecraft, and RF knowledge, while the RF Engineer II requires two or more years of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance eligibility are required, and the base salary is $82,400–$126,000 USD.

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