Intern, Characterization - Fall 2026

Murata Electronics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

pSemi Corporation, a Murata company based in San Diego, CA, offers an internship opportunity in itsCharacterization group to support RFIC validation and performance characterization for UltraCMOS technologies. The role focuses on measurement, data analysis, and documentation of RFIC performance for commercial and industrial applications.

Ideal candidates are electrical engineering students in their senior year or pursuing a master's, with hands-on RF testing skills and familiarity with lab

Qualifications

• Hands on experience of RF measurement equipment to validate performance of CMOS RF ICs, such as NF, phase noise, IP3, IP2, matching using smith charts, time domain measurements etc.
• Solid understanding of basic Digital, Analog and RF circuit theory
• Knowledgeable on Generic Building Blocks of Wireless System and RF IC Transceiver will be big plus
• Proficiency with general lab equipment such as: DC power supplies, o-scopes, multi-meters, VNA, Signal Generator, Functional Generator, Spectrum Analyzers etc.
• Good software or scripting like Python, MATLAB programming skills

Responsibilities

• Product characterization: define, measure, analyze and document product performance data.
• Possible production ATE support: work with test engineers to define, develop and ramp production ATE solutions.

Skills

RF measurement equipment

Circuit theory (digital/analog/RF)

RFIC transceiver knowledge

Lab equipment (VNA, scope, spectrum)

Python, MATLAB programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering (in progress or completed)

Tools

VNA

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Multimeter

Power supplies

Job description

Intern, Characterization - Fall 2026

Location

San Diego, CA, US

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 Summary

Candidates will support the validation and characterization of RFICs in pSemi's UltraCMOS technology for commercial and industrial applications. Product lines include high performance RF switches, Amplifiers, Mixers, LNA's, VCOs, PLLs etc. and preferably with EE major in Senior year at College or currently enrolled in Master Program and plan to graduate in 2024.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Product characterization: define, measure, analyze and document product performance data.
• Possible production ATE support: work with test engineers to define, develop and ramp production ATE solutions.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Hands on experience of RF measurement equipment to validate performance of CMOS RF ICs, such as NF, phase noise, IP3, IP2, matching using smith charts, time domain measurements etc.
• Solid understanding of basic Digital, Analog and RF circuit theory
• Knowledgeable on Generic Building Blocks of Wireless System and RF IC Transceiver will be big plus
• Proficiency with general lab equipment such as: DC power supplies, o-scopes, multi-meters, VNA, Signal Generator, Functional Generator, Spectrum Analyzers etc.
• Good software or scripting like Python, MATLAB programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strength in documentation clarity and completeness.
• Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule.
• Willingness to go beyond what's required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; or master's degree in electrical engineering without experience

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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.

Thank you for your interest in our temporary position. Please be advised that the selected candidate will be employed and receive all wages directly from a third party staffing agency selected by pSemi.

USD 25.63 - 48.60 per hour

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

Nearest Major Market

San Diego