Senior RFIC Device Engineer (SOI/RFSOI)

pSemi, A Murata Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

pSemi Corporation, headquartered in San Diego, is seeking a Senior Device Engineer focused on RFIC Design to advance high-frequency devices for UltraCMOS technology. You will partner with process and circuit teams to deliver manufacturable RF devices and support reliability testing and model development.

The role emphasizes deep device physics, TCAD simulations, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize RF performance, DC performance, and manufacturing yield across wireless, radar and

Qualifications

• Advanced working knowledge of semiconductor device physics, particularly SOI and RFSOI technologies.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor process development and wafer fabrication.
• Experience working with CMOS and SOI process technologies.
• Basic understanding of RF device characterization and analysis.
• Experience with TCAD process and device simulation tools such as Synopsys or Silvaco.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar for analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Independently define and execute RFSOI Device development and technology optimization projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of the relationship between RF performance, DC performance, device architecture, layout, process integration, and manufacturing variability.
• Utilize TCAD process and device simulations (2D/3D) to understand device behavior, evaluate technology options, and guide development decisions.
• Correlate TCAD simulation results with silicon measurements and characterization data.
• Work closely with Characterization team and create measurement plan for semiconductor devices such as DC, CV, RF, small-signal, large-signal, load-pull, and reliability methodologies.
• Analyze complex characterization data to identify performance trends, isolate anomalous behavior, explain non-ideal or non-classical effects, and recommend next steps for device, process, or model development.
• Apply statistical methodologies to evaluate device distributions, process capability, variability sources, and reliability trends.
• Support compact model development, device parameter extraction, and technology qualification activities.
• Author and present clear technical reports, present findings and data-based recommendations for technical and cross-functional audiences.
• Maintain controlled device and characterization documentation, technical data repositories, and internal knowledge resources.

Skills

Device physics

RFIC design

TCAD simulations

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

S-parameter knowledge

Education

PhD in EE or related field

MS in EE +3 years experience

BS in EE +5 years

Tools

Synopsys

Silvaco

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

pSemi Corporation, headquartered in San Diego, is seeking a Senior Device Engineer focused on RFIC Design to advance high-frequency devices for UltraCMOS technology. You will partner with process and circuit teams to deliver manufacturable RF devices and support reliability testing and model development.

The role emphasizes deep device physics, TCAD simulations, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize RF performance, DC performance, and manufacturing yield across wireless, radar and