# Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline 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: Senior
- 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/8056325003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-rf-digital-payload-engineer-i-pipeline-2/

## About the role

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in space electronics with technical expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing
- Experience in developing and delivering a digital product including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products
- Detailed knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

Tags: USA Space Systems

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