Senior Staff Engineer, Device Process Engineering

Senior Staff Engineer, Device Process Engineering

Location:

San Diego, CA, 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 front‑ends. 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 Device Engineering Process role focuses on the development, integration, and optimization of semiconductor process technologies to support high‑performance RF circuits. This includes collaborating with wafer foundries, defining and refining process modules (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition), and ensuring device reliability through rigorous testing and analysis. The engineer applies deep knowledge of device physics and process interactions to enable robust, scalable RFIC solutions aligned with technology roadmaps and product requirements.

• Define and drive execution of the technology roadmap for RFIC processes.
• Present technical strategy and roadmap updates to senior leadership.
• Drive innovation and contribute to intellectual property generation.
• Guide teams in advanced failure analysis and process construction methodologies.
• Ensure alignment of process development with product and business goals.
• Lead cross‑functional project delivery with high autonomy and accountability.
• Develop and validate new process building blocks for next‑generation technologies.
• Mentor staff and senior engineers to elevate technical capabilities.
• Use advanced modeling tools for EM, thermal, and mechanical simulations.
• Lead strategic process development initiatives with internal teams and external foundries.

• 8-12 years of experience in semiconductor industry
• Ability to define and execute technology roadmaps
• Ability to mentor senior engineers and technical staff
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Experience guiding advanced failure analysis efforts
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and projects
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools
• Mastery of semiconductor process integration and layout interactions
• Proven track record of innovation and IP contribution
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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.

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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…