Intern, Intellectual Property Licensing - Summer 2026

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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 candidate will support pSemi’s IP & Technology Licensing team.

The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting pSemi’s IP & Technology Licensing team in managing and protecting innovations across our semiconductor technology portfolio. This role provides exposure to both the technical and legal aspects of intellectual property management, including patent portfolio administration, prosecution support, and the application of AI-driven tools to enhance IP processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

Assisting with Patent Portfolio Management under the guidance of the IP Licensing team
Supporting patent prosecution activities, including documentation, analysis and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Investigating and Applying AI Patent Tools to achieve company objectives

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

Knowledge of electrical circuits (including basic RF transceivers)
Interest in semiconductors
Interest in Intellectual Property (Patents)

Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing (or intent to pursue) JD
Pursuing (or intent to pursue) USPTO Patent Agent/Attorney Registration
Demonstrated experience in RF/Analog circuit analysis and design.
Strength in documentation clarity and completeness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet project requirements on schedule
Willingness to go beyond what’s required

Education Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (must be completing 3+ year) or MS or PhD candidate

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.

Thank you for your interest in our temporary position. Please be advised that the selected candidate will be employed and receive all wages directly from a third party staffing agency selected by pSemi.

USD 22.43 - 33.28 per hour

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

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