About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that provides agile launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and much more. Our mission is to make space more accessible. The rockets and satellites we engineer and launch facilitate some of the most ambitious and critical space missions worldwide, contributing to scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and groundbreaking technology demonstrations.
With our Electron rocket, recognized as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, we have successfully placed over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle, designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and building an extensive array of satellites, payloads, and components, including those selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
At Rocket Lab, we don’t just launch rockets; we create the systems that connect them to Earth. Our RF team is essential in ensuring every launch and satellite remains linked and operational.
We are seeking a dedicated RF Team Lead – Ground Segment to oversee the systems that drive mission success.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This position is not just about leadership; it’s your opportunity to own and enhance the ground segment supporting our launch and space systems.
You will lead a close-knit team of engineers and technicians, guiding the design, development, and operation of Rocket Lab’s ground-based RF communications and navigation systems. Your responsibilities will encompass ground stations, network architecture, mission readiness, and real-time support, placing you at the nexus of engineering excellence and operational delivery.
Prepare to act swiftly, tackle complex challenges, and make decisions that directly influence mission outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Setting strategic direction, coaching performance, and building capability within your team responsible for critical RF infrastructure.
- Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and product owner for ground station systems.
