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About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. Our Space Systems team has enabled over 1,700 missions including interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security work with NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.
The Role
You will join our Long Beach, CA headquarters as RF Test Engineer II, responsible for building tools and processes to test satellite RF subsystems and our line of radio products.
What You'll Do
- Develop RF test plans for RF subsystems and payloads
- Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification, and Proto-Flight test programs on RF systems
- Design, procure, and assemble automated test tools for RF subsystems
- Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase testability and manufacturability
- Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes to support Rocket Lab growth
- Contribute to the development of engineering best practices in test, design for manufacture, and engineering change management
You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience with RF hardware development and RF testing
- U.S. citizenship (required due to program requirements and ITAR regulations)
Nice to Have
- Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
- Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production
- Experience in environmental design testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC
- Project and program management skills
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range (California): $108,000 to $162,000 USD. Compensation includes company stock as part of the total package. Benefits include an industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero-cost HDHP with HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, and employee discounts.
Working Conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.