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RFEngineerIIGroundSegment
“RF Engineer II - Ground Segment at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: RF communications, navigation systems, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C), systems engineering. support the design, development, integration, and verification of ground-based RF communications and navigation systems. Apply systems engineering principles across RF communications and navigation system development”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling reliable Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) links between Earth and space; operational readiness
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; root cause analysis
eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), nationality checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–3 years’ experience in RF, communications, aerospace, or related engineering fields, understanding of RF fundamentals (modulation, coding, multiple access, link budgets), Experience with RF analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, HFSS, CST, or similar, Exposure to RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators), Systems engineering mindset with experience producing technical documentation, Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines, communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Nice to Have
Hands-on RF hardware or ground system experience, Familiarity with antennas, amplifiers, transceivers, filters, and RF subsystems, Knowledge of CCSDS and/or ITU standards, Experience in integration, verification, or operational support environments
What You'll Do.
and verification of ground-based RF communications and navigation systems
Apply systems engineering principles across RF communications and navigation system development
and maintain system requirements
interface control documents (ICDs)
and verification plans
Perform RF system analysis including link budgets
and verification of RF ground and space segment systems
Conduct RF testing and characterisation using equipment such as VNAs and spectrum analysers
Troubleshoot RF systems and support root cause analysis during integration and testing
Contribute to end-to-end Telemetry and Command system design in line with CCSDS standards
Develop technical documentation
and verification reports
Support commissioning
operations introduction
and system maintenance activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with RF, software, and operations teams to define interfaces, assumptions, and system architecture; ability to work collaboratively
Communication Scope
communication skills; ability to work collaboratively
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