RF Test Engineer Intern
Core
Intern supporting certification of RF systems for Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle by defining and executing qualification test campaigns.
Role type
RF Test Engineering Intern
Builds
Qualification test campaigns and test assets for RF components (radios, amplifiers, antennas) used in reusable launch vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF test equipment operation, transmission line theory, engineering concept application, problem-solving, task ownership, self-management
Preferred skills
RF component qualification testing, aerospace RF systems knowledge, regulatory RF requirements familiarity, environmental testing experience, RF measurement techniques, test automation/scripting, CAD tools
Technologies
Signal generators, VNAs, spectrum analyzers
Responsibilities
Define test campaigns based on regulatory/customer requirements, adapt or build test assets, lead execution of qualification testing (S-parameters, noise figure, thermal cycling, vibration, shock, leakage), document test results and contribute to technical reports
Seniority
Intern