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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER – MISSION FORMULATION (SECRET CLEARANCE) Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Chantilly, VA, the Senior RF Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the formulation and development of advanced RF payload systems for next-generation satellite platforms.

Supporting capture of new civil, national security, and commercial business, you will drive technical innovation in communications, radar, and other RF sensing applications with emphasis on resilient space architectures.

Requirements

definition, performance analysis, technical budgets, and systems engineering processes for RF-centric missions.

and verification strategies Simulations and analysis for RF system performance (antenna patterns, coverage, data rates, detection ranges) Payload integration and test methods Drive technical development of advanced payload concepts including but not limited to: Radar systems (MTI, SAR, change detection) 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), broadband, and tactical communications systems Passive RF sensing and signals intelligence Resilient and disaggregated payload architectures Lead payload-to-bus interface definition and coordination with spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, ADCS, C&DH) Develop, in collaboration with payload suppliers and team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and technical design documents Assist with program and product management for payload-focused programs YOU'LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS

AS SENIOR RF ENGINEER I: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other technic

Senior RF Systems Engineer - Mission Formulation