Team Lead - RF Ground Segment

Responsibilities

• Set direction, coach performance, and build capability in a team responsible for critical RF infrastructure
• Act as the SME and product owner for ground station systems, covering RF performance, network architecture, modems, and mission interfaces
• Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of ground stations and global networks
• Partner with SpaceOps to prepare for missions, support operations, and ensure systems are ready
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams, plus external ground station providers
• Contribute to strategic projects, roadmap new capabilities, and support business development

Requirements

• Proven RF leadership experience
• Strong fundamentals in RF design (link budgets, cascaded analysis, modulation/coding)
• Experience with RF test and verification (VNAs, spectrum analysers, system-level testing)
• Solid systems engineering mindset (requirements, validation, documentation)
• Knowledge of IP networking and real-world RF system deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Python or LabVIEW for test automation
• Networking certifications (e.g. CCNA)
• Familiarity with CCSDS standards or frequency licensing

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.