Intern, RFIC Design - Summer 2024

pSemi, A Murata Company

Apr 2

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Design
San Diego

Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.
Delivering High Quality Work: Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.
Managing Resources: Accurately estimates resources and time required to complete projects; identifies and secures resources needed to complete tasks and initiatives; makes efficient use of resources
Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills):
Knowledge of RF measurements – NF, IP3, IP2, 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, 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
Cooperative team member with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule
Hands-on use of lab equipment to validate performance
Education Requirements:
Fulltime enrollment in accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineer (must be completing 3+ year); MSEE or PhD candidate preferred

Responsibilities

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
Derivative Product Design: Assist engineers with the simulation and layout of derivative product designs in Cadence

pSemi, A Murata Company

Intelligent Electronics for the Connected World

501-1000

Employees

1990

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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. ### The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo and HaRP are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi is an equal opportunity employer supporting a diverse workforce.