ABOUT 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 to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. S.

rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. 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. 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. SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer I based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

The Senior RF Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of new RF products including Rocket Lab’s radio product line alongside the radio development team. The Senior RF Design Engineer will design and simulate RF products including the Frontier-Lite Radio. The successful candidate will have a strong combination of RF engineering, system design, and board/circuit design skills and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

specifications Support the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities Design and prototype the RF product including component selection and PCB layout / fabrication / packaging Support the development of test plans and procedures Support the design and development of GSE and production automation Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals Liaise with Test Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to drive New Product Introduction Customer/Program Support Review proposals and

specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs Scope and drive development activities for new

Support engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs Provide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting Maintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied YOU'LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS

FOR A SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER I: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or other engineering degree) and 5+ years of relevant experience Fundamental RF knowledge including cascaded device analysis, link budg

Senior RF Design Engineer I - Pipeline