Team Lead - RF Ground Segment

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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. Come shape the future with us.

At Rocket Lab, we don’t just launch rockets - we build the systems that connect them to Earth. From mission-critical communications to global ground networks, our RF team keeps every launch and satellite linked, locked, and performing.

We’re looking for an RF Team Lead – Ground Segment to take ownership of the systems that make mission success possible.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is more than a leadership role - it’s your chance to own and evolve the ground segment behind our launch and space systems.

You’ll lead a tight-knit team of engineers and technicians, driving the design, development, and operation of Rocket Lab’s ground-based RF communications and navigation systems. From ground stations and network architecture to mission readiness and real-time support, you’ll sit at the intersection of engineering excellence and operational delivery.

Expect to move fast, solve hard problems, and make decisions that directly impact missions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• 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,

Department: 2610 RF & Comms