Embedded Hardware Engineer (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer – Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Salary ($95k – $125k) + Equity + Bonus

We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.

About Ixana

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We've developed Wi-R, a patented communication tech that's 100x more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Join our 60-person team building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction.

The Wi-R Revolution

Wi-R is our patented non-radiative near-field communication technology that creates secure "wire-like wireless" experiences through small E-field bubbles around your body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency at sub-0.1 nanojoules per bit, making long-term wearable and implantable devices finally practical.

See Wi-R in action: Visit [ixana.ai](http://ixana.ai) for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: <https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer>

What You’ll Do

• Design, simulate, and prototype advanced embedded hardware for wearable and biomedical applications
• Own schematics, multilayer PCB layout, and full system integration
• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams
• Specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs
• Lead validation, bring-up, testing, and launch of smart devices (e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors)

What We're Looking For

Required:

• PhD in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering OR 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development
• Proven experience independently designing and shipping wearable or IoT devices
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and debugging
• Experience with embedded systems and board bring-up

Preferred:

• Experience designing 4-layer or mixed-signal PCBs
• Background in low-power hardware, audio circuits, or RF (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS)
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, and MIPI interfaces
• Strong prototyping skills and ability to lead projects across engineering disciplines

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary : Competitive based on experience; equivalent to ≈ Bay‑Area purchasing power $164k-$216k
• Equity : Meaningful early-stage grant to share in our growth
• Cash Bonus : Annual performance-based bonus
• Relocation bonus, partner job-search assistance
• Full visa sponsorship (STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards

Why Join Us

Work on deep tech that matters

Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders

Own your work end-to-end and see real impact

Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect

Competitive perks, equity, and global exposure

Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wi‑R to transform everyday experiences across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

_Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation._

Keywords:

Hardware Design, IoT, Wearables, PCB, Embedded Systems, Analog Circuit Design, Startup, Low-Power Electronics, Biomedical Devices, Signal Integrity