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    Rocket Lab

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    Hiring Event - RF Radar Engineer

    Long Beach, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted Yesterday
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    ROCKET LAB HIRING EVENT - RF RADAR ENGINEERING

    CALLING RF RADAR ENGINEERS AT ALL LEVELS! 🚀

    Join us for a hiring event at our Headquarters in Long Beach, California where you will have the unique opportunity to tour our production facility, enjoy refreshments with our RF team, and interview one-on-one with department leaders.

    During this event, you will have expedited consideration where the hiring team will quickly determine next steps in your candidacy; which may include a same day offer decision!

    Complementary food & beverages to be provided. This will be a half-day hiring event.

    We are seeking RF Engineers of all levels with experience in the following areas:

    • Radar Systems
    • Radar Design
    • Radar Antenna
    • Radar DSP

    YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AT MINIMUM FOR ALL OPENINGS:

    • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
    • Foundational knowledge of radar systems including radar equations and basic signal processing concepts
    • Academic or professional exposure to SAR systems, space-based radar, or remote sensing
    • Basic understanding of orbital mechanics including orbit types (LEO, MEO, GEO), ground tracks, and coverage concepts
    • Foundational awareness of spacecraft systems and how subsystems interact with payloads
    • Basic understanding of RF systems including link budgets, amplifiers, and receiver architectures
    • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for analysis and simulation
    • U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
    • Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance

    *a full list of open RF roles can be found here

    AREAS YOU COULD IMPACT:
    SPACE SYSTEMS

    At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

    Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

    ***This is an invitation only event. No plus ones permitted – RSVP is required.

    If you’d like to attend, please submit your interest and resume below. Should you be selected, you will receive communication via email regarding next steps.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Rocket Lab

    Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space.

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