Intern, RFIC Design - Summer 2026
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., San Diego, CA, United States
Job Summary
This position will assist engineers in designing, developing, and characterizing high-performance RFICs for high-volume RFFE products for use in applications such as 5G NR, emerging 6G technologies, and LTE-A cellular handsets. As the industry moves toward 6G, the candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation RFIC solutions that enable higher data rates, ultra-low latency, enhanced spectrum efficiency, and advanced connectivity features. The product line includes RFICs with LNAs, multi-throw high-power RF switches, integrated couplers, and tunable IC filters. The candidate will support products throughout the entire product life cycle, from product definition through product release to end-of-life.
Responsibilities
Design Validation: Performing lab measurements and creating validation report with comparisons vs design expectations.
Test and Measurement: Design and implement both hardware and software custom test benches used for product verification.
Product Characterization: Measure, analyze and document data of adherence to product requirements.
Derivative Product Design: Assist engineers with simulation and layout of derivative product designs in Cadence.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)
Hands‑on use of RF measurement equipment to validate performance of CMOS RF ICs.
RF measurements – NF, IP3, IP2, matching using smith charts, time‑domain measurements, etc.
Knowledge of analog and RF IC design.
Familiarity with analog & RF IC layout techniques.
Strength in documentation clarity and completeness.
Cooperative team member with a strong sense of urgency and an inquisitive nature.
Software tools: Matlab, JMP, Datapower, National Instruments LabView, Cadence, ADS.
Preferred Qualifications
RF/analog IC product characterization and RF measurement techniques with strong technical skills.
Experience or strong interest in AI/ML and/or scripting is a plus.
Education Requirements
Full‑time enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering (must be completing 3+ year); MSEE or PhD candidate preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Compensation
USD 32.20 - 58.32 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally‑protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com
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This position will assist engineers in designing, developing, and characterizing high-performance RFICs for high-volume RFFE products for use in applications such as 5G NR, emerging 6G technologies, and LTE-A cellular handsets. As the industry moves toward 6G, the candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation RFIC solutions that enable higher data rates, ultra-low latency, enhanced spectrum efficiency, and advanced connectivity features. The product line includes RFICs with LNAs, multi-throw high-power RF switches, integrated couplers, and tunable IC filters. The candidate will support products throughout the entire product life cycle, from product definition through product release to end-of-life.
Responsibilities
Design Validation: Performing lab measurements and creating validation report with comparisons vs design expectations.
Test and Measurement: Design and implement both hardware and software custom test benches used for product verification.
Product Characterization: Measure, analyze and document data of adherence to product requirements.
Derivative Product Design: Assist engineers with simulation and layout of derivative product designs in Cadence.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)
Hands‑on use of RF measurement equipment to validate performance of CMOS RF ICs.
RF measurements – NF, IP3, IP2, matching using smith charts, time‑domain measurements, etc.
Knowledge of analog and RF IC design.
Familiarity with analog & RF IC layout techniques.
Strength in documentation clarity and completeness.
Cooperative team member with a strong sense of urgency and an inquisitive nature.
Software tools: Matlab, JMP, Datapower, National Instruments LabView, Cadence, ADS.
Preferred Qualifications
RF/analog IC product characterization and RF measurement techniques with strong technical skills.
Experience or strong interest in AI/ML and/or scripting is a plus.
Education Requirements
Full‑time enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering (must be completing 3+ year); MSEE or PhD candidate preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Compensation
USD 32.20 - 58.32 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally‑protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com
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