RF Test Engineer III

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.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.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 were not just launching rockets were 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 1700 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 its 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.

RF TEST ENGINEER I/II

Based out of Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA theRF TEST ENGINEER I/IIis responsible fortesting RF components and spacecrafts for the space systems RF Test Engineer supports test setup design qualification of components and production RF Test Engineer will be the focal forEMI/EMCtesting and ideal RF Test Engineer will thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and reliably meet tight project deadlines.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

Test Planning and Preparation:

• Design test setups.
• Develop test scripts to automate tests.
• Develop test plans and procedures.
• Seek input from RF engineers as necessary to support test setup design/analysis.
• Arrange/purchase test equipment and components as needed.

Test Conduct and Reporting:

• Establish test setups.
• Conduct testing.
• Post-process test data.
• Develop test reports.

Production Support:

• Train and support production technicians.
• Support the production process.
• Seek input from RFengineersas necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS YOULL BRING AS RF TEST ENGINEER I:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Communications RF or other technical discipline
• Working knowledge of common RF components such as splitters attenuators amplifiers and frequency converters and their general RF performance characteristics.
• Solid theoretical understanding of RF test and measurement principles.
• General understanding of EMI/EMC testing

QUALIFICATIONS YOULL BRING AS RF TEST ENGINEER II:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Communications RF or other technical discipline
• 2 years experience across all aspects of RF device/system testing including test planning conduct and reporting.
• Working knowledge of common RF components such as splitters attenuators amplifiers and frequency converters and their general RF performance characteristics.
• Solid theoretical understanding of RF test and measurement principles.
• Highly proficient in using RF test and measurement equipment such as; Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and spectrum analyzer.
• Understanding of MIL-STD-461and SMC-S-016

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience developing test scripts and automated test setups.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in afast pacedenvironments.
• Effective communication and documentation skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Working knowledge of RF communications systems including; modulation and coding cascaded RF device performance and link analysis.
• Experience performing end-to-end testing of RF communications systems for example; Eb/N0 vs BER testing.
• Familiarity with the ITU radio regulations along with general RF licensing processes and dependencies.

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.