Engineer, RFIC Design

Murata Electronics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

pSemi Corporation is recruiting an Engineer, RFIC Design in San Diego, CA to contribute to high‑performance RFIC products across the full life cycle from design to production. You will work on LNAs, PA controllers, mixers, RF switches, and digital step attenuators, using UltraCMOS architecture.

The role requires deep RF design knowledge, IC layout, simulations, and verification, plus hands‑on use of Cadence Virtuoso, ADS, and Matlab; strong lab measurement experience with network and spectrum

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related.
• Experience with RF design, RF switches, LNAs, PA, and mixers.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, ADS, and Matlab; lab measurement and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance ICs using UltraCMOS technology across product lines (LNAs, PA controllers, Mixers, RF Switches, Digital Step Attenuators).
• Lead development through product life cycle from definition to release to end‑of‑life; include schematic capture, IC layout, simulation, package analysis and validation.
• Document design information for knowledge sharing; collaborate with characterization and test engineers for test plans and production ATE development.

Skills

RF design

RF switches

LNA

Power amplifier

Mixer

Analog IC design

Bandgap reference

LDO regulator

Operational amp

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

ADS

MATLAB

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

Job Title

Engineer, RFIC Design

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Job Description

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission-to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Duties: Design high-performance ICs using pSemi's UltraCMOS technology, contributing to product lines such as LNAs, PA controllers, Mixers, RF Switches, and Digital Step Attenuators. Work as a part of the team to direct the development of products during the entire product life cycle from product definition through product release to end-of-life. Encompass schematic capture, IC layout, simulation, package analysis, and design validation. Document all relevant product and design information to educate others on novel design techniques and provide guidance on product usage. Work with characterization engineers to define test plans, analyze performance data, and support production ATE development in collaboration with test engineers.

Required Education

Master of Science or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional Minimum Requirements

1. RF design, RF switches, Low Noise Amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers;
2. Analog IC design, bandgap voltage references, low-drop out voltage regulators, operational amplifiers;
3. IC fabrication and its impact on circuit performance;
4. Cadence Virtuoso, ADS, Matlab;
5. Lab measurement and equipment including Network and Spectrum analyzers, signal generators.

Salary Range

Salary range: $106,808-$130,000 / year

Equal 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.

Intellectual Property Notice

Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logoand UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP andDuNE 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 U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com