Rocket Lab · 2 months ago
RF EEE Component Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The RF EEE Component Engineer is responsible for managing the component lifecycle, evaluating new parts, and collaborating with suppliers and engineers to ensure component reliability for RF products.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Component lifecycle management including component onboarding (e.g. footprint / part number creation), library management, and obsolescence review
Lab component and equipment management for the RF design team
Evaluate designs for component reliability, industry standards compliance, and mission usage
Work with supply chain to evaluate part availability and lead times
Support component failure analyses and risk assessments
Interface with suppliers, supply chain, design engineers, production/manufacturing, and mission assurance/quality
Develop RF design experience including board & harness design
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications; or other engineering degree
Experience in electrical design
Experience with component screening, testing, and qualification
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
Preferred
Familiarity with space component standards
Hands-on lab experience including testing and soldering
Familiarity with component procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and detail-oriented
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-11
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