Engineer, RFIC Design

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

pSemi Corporation, a Murata company, seeks an Engineer, RFIC Design to develop high-performance RFICs using UltraCMOS technology, including LNAs, PA controllers, mixers, RF switches and digital step attenuators.

From product definition through release to end-of-life, you will handle schematic capture, layout, simulation, packaging analysis and design validation, and work with test teams to define plans and analyze performance data.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related.
• Experience in RF design, RF switches, LNAs, PAs and mixers.
• Knowledge of IC fabrication and its impact on circuit performance; lab measurement with network/spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance ICs and contribute to product lines during the full life cycle from definition through release to end-of-life.
• Perform schematic capture, IC layout, simulation, packaging analysis, and design validation.
• Document design information and 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 with test engineers.

Skills

RF design

RF switches

Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)

Power amplifiers (PA)

Mixers

IC fabrication impact

Lab measurement equipment

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

UltraCMOS technology

Job description

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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 Title: Engineer, RFIC Design

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: academic semester-long coursework or 6 months of work experience in the following:

• RF design, RF switches, Low Noise Amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers;
• IC fabrication and its impact on circuit performance;
• Lab measurement and equipment including Network and Spectrum analyzers, signal generators.

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

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 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 following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com