RF Systems Engineer I - OperationsActive

Rocket Lab
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The opportunity

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

What you'll do

  • Review mission requirements, trajectories, and link analyses to define optimal operational TT&C configurations

  • Support development of TT&C plans for non-standard missions

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with GNC, Flight Software, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration

  • Support development and maintenance of space-to-ground Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

  • Establish and manage configuration files for key RF hardware and software (modems, transceivers, etc.)

  • Ensure accurate alignment between mission requirements and operational configurations

What they're looking for

  • Develop and maintain Python or MATLAB scripts to process and present telemetry data clearly and effectively
  • Analyse HITL (Hardware-In-The-Loop) and operational data
  • Identify anomalies, raise issues, and track resolution through to closure
  • Review integrated systems testing results to verify correct radio system and ground infrastructure operation