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Level: Manager — The title says "Director".

Main responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of space-based radar payload systems including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development – …
• Drive key design decisions for waveform design, antenna architecture, and signal processing chains optimized for space-based operations
• Lead analyses including radar equation modeling for various orbits, clutter analysis, SNR, ambiguity resolution, and Doppler centroid variations
• Lead mission planning activities including ground track analysis, access time optimization, and coverage requirements
• Lead the development of test plans, procedures, and RF/radar test campaigns
• Lead multidisciplinary teams for radar efforts including RF, digital, mechanical, thermal, structural, and software engineers
• Drive innovation in space-based radar payload design and performance optimization
• Support the development of GSE, calibration targets, and production automation
• Develop product documentation including ICDs, ConOps, and User Manuals
• Lead proposal efforts and requirements assessments for space-based radar payload opportunities

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, li…” · “Lead the end-to-end development of space-based radar payload systems including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development – …” · “Conduct radar system design trades in support of new business proposals and mission architectures including orbit selection and spacecraft impacts”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …” · “Lead the end-to-end development of space-based radar payload systems including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development – …” · “As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “You will oversee the design, integration, and testing of radar payload subsystems and lead a team of RF engineers.” · “System Leadership & Development” · “Provide technical leadership and mentorship to radar and RF engineering teams”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Interface with customers, government agencies, and mission stakeholders” · “Maintain awareness of program schedules and ensure customer needs are satisfied” · “Strong communication skills and ability to present to executive leadership and customers”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “The successful candidate will have extensive experience in radar system development, SAR processing, spaceborne radar missions, and payload integration, and …” · “Lead mission planning activities including ground track analysis, access time optimization, and coverage requirements” · “Maintain awareness of program schedules and ensure customer needs are satisfied”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Define and maintain radar payload requirements specifications and performance metrics considering orbital parameters and mission constraints” · “Lead analyses including radar equation modeling for various orbits, clutter analysis, SNR, ambiguity resolution, and Doppler centroid variations” · “Direct the integration of radar payloads with spacecraft bus systems including power budgets, thermal management, structural interfaces, and data handling ar…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, li…” · “You will oversee the design, integration, and testing of radar payload subsystems and lead a team of RF engineers.” · “Oversee the development of radar calibration procedures and image quality assessment methodologies for spaceborne systems”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency…” · “Lead the end-to-end development of space-based radar payload systems including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development – …” · “Interface with customers, government agencies, and mission stakeholders”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Develop product documentation including ICDs, ConOps, and User Manuals” · “Strong communication skills and ability to present to executive leadership and customers”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Lead analyses including radar equation modeling for various orbits, clutter analysis, SNR, ambiguity resolution, and Doppler centroid variations” · “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
  In the posting: “It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.

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