Intern, RFIC Design Validation and Characterization - Spring 2026

Murata Manufacturing Co.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration and RF front end product development for mobile devices. The RFIC Intern will assist engineers in validating and characterizing CMOS RF ICs across the product lifecycle, from definition to release.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab measurements, data analysis, and documentation, with exposure to high-frequency test equipment and a collaborative team environment in Arlington Heights, IL.

Qualifications

• RF measurement fundamentals (NF, IP3, IP2, IMD, ACLR, EVM)
• Knowledge of analog/RF IC design basics
• Familiarity with EM concepts and RF layout techniques
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW or equivalent tools

Responsibilities

• Assist design/validation of RFICs for mobile wireless front end products.
• Perform lab measurements and generate validation reports comparing against design specs.
• Document data and support product characterization through the lifecycle.

Skills

RF measurements

RF IC design

EM concepts

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s degree enrollment in EE (3+ years)

Tools

MATLAB

JMP

Python

Datapower

LabView

Cadence

ADS

Job description

Intern, RFIC Design Validation and Characterization - Spring 2026

Location: Arlington Heights, IL, 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

The RFIC Intern will assist engineers in designing, developing, and characterizing pSemi's product development efforts for mobile wireless RF front end semiconductor products for cellular handsets. Product lines include high performance RF switches, PA controllers, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, digital tunable capacitors and IC filters. The candidate will support products throughout the entire product life cycle from product definition through product release to end-of-life.

This position has responsibility for:

Design Validation: Performing lab measurements and create validation report with comparisons vs design expectations.

Test and Measurement: Hands on use of RF measurement equipment to validate performance of CMOS RF ICs.

Product Characterization: Measure, analyze and document data of adherence to product requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

Knowledge of RF measurements – NF, IP3, IP2, IMD, ACLR, EVM, S-parameters, matching using smith charts, time domain measurements etc.

Knowledge of analog and RF IC Design

Familiarity with EM concepts and RF layout techniques (board or interposer)

Software tools: Matlab, JMP, Python, Datapower, National Instruments LabView, Cadence, ADS

Preferred Qualifications

RF/analog IC product characterization and RF measurement techniques with strong technical skills

Strength in documentation clarity and completeness

Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule

Hands-on use of lab equipment to validate performance such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMM, SMU etc.

Fulltime enrollment in accredited Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineer (must be completing 3+ year) or MSEE candidate

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.

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