# RF Engineer I at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8008866003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-rf-engineer-i/

## About the role

Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, we are looking for a RF Radar Engineer I who will support the development of radar and RF systems including SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) and space-based radar applications. You will work alongside experienced radar engineers to develop radar subsystems, conduct analysis and simulation, and support hands-on testing and integration activities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: USA Space Systems

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