Principal Engineer, RF Power Amplifier Architect
 Murata Electronics | |
 United States, Illinois, Arlington Heights | |
 Mar 25, 2026 | |
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Principal Engineer, RF Power Amplifier Architect 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 This position is responsible for the leadership and design of advanced RF power amplifier platforms for cellular and Wi-Fi front end applications. The individual will focus on the research and development of power amplifiers in various frequency bands using multiple semiconductor processes including SOI and GaAs. The individual will work both independently and with the team to develop power amplifier techniques and architectures that demonstrate high performance, low cost APT and ET front end solutions. This role will work closely with pSemi and Murata management to further our front-end power amplifier capabilities and expertise. The individual will work in a highly focused research team, to determine novel architectures, circuits, devices and methods for implementation of high-performance RF Power Amplifiers and transmit chains. The successful individual will have strong understanding of advanced RF/mmWave power amplifiers for next generation cellular and 5G NR applications and must have a strong understanding of RFIC circuit design and the ability to coordinate activities necessary to complete major projects, requiring a wide variety of technical skills. The individual must have demonstrated experience in developing novel RF PA products, RFIC design, test and mass production product releases. The individual will join a team of senior technologists responsible for driving our long-term architectural roadmap, building proof-of-concept prototypes, and ultimately developing successful technologies into high-volume products. Roles & Responsibilities This position has responsibility for:
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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. 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. Additional Position Information:
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