Engineer, RF Characterization Device Modeling

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 Device Development and Modeling Engineer will be a member of the team responsible for the characterization and modeling of pSemi's patented high-performance UltraCMOS™ process technology. This is a hands-on R&D position that combines laboratory-based device characterization, data analysis, and semiconductor device modeling.

The successful candidate will work closely with device, modeling, process, and design engineers to generate high-quality measurement data, investigate device behavior, support technology development activities, and contribute to model extraction and validation. This role offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience with advanced semiconductor measurement techniques, RF device characterization, and next-generation device development in a collaborative research and development environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Design and execute characterization plans for semiconductor devices using advanced wafer-level DC and RF measurement systems.
• Perform hands-on laboratory measurements and data collection to support device development, technology characterization, and model generation activities.
• Analyze characterization data to investigate device behavior, identify performance trends, and understand non-ideal or non-classical effects.
• Collaborate with device, process, modeling, and circuit design engineers to evaluate new technologies and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain measurement automation scripts and data analysis tools to improve testing efficiency and data quality.
• Support the specification, evaluation, and implementation of advanced characterization equipment and measurement methodologies.
• Troubleshoot measurement systems, test structures, and experimental setups to support root-cause analysis of technical issues.
• Contribute to device development, model validation and model extraction activities through data review and statistical analysis.
• Capable to perform basic model extraction of passive and\or active devices.
• Document experimental procedures, measurement methodologies, and technical findings through reports, presentations, and internal knowledge-sharing resources.
• Maintain device and modeling documentation and support updates to internal technical databases and websites.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Understanding of semiconductor device physics, microelectronics, RF engineering, or IC design.
• Experience with laboratory measurement equipment and characterization techniques including DC IV, CV, and S-parameter measurements.
• Knowledge of RF device modeling and model extraction concepts.
• Knowledge of RF and analog circuit concepts.
• Experience with S-parameter calibration and de-embedding techniques.
• Understanding of FET, SOI, CMOS and HBT device operation.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific computing environments.
• Experience with Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, IC-CAP, or similar EDA tools.
• Experience analyzing technical data using engineering tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative R&D environment.

Education Requirements

• MS in EE or related field.
• BS in EE or related field and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

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.

USD 109,068.99 - 141,797.53 per 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 logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE 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