Intern, Intellectual Property Licensing - Summer 2026
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of electrical circuits (including basic RF transceivers)
- Interest in semiconductors
- Interest in Intellectual Property (Patents)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
