Staff Engineer – RF/Mixed Signal IC Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Reinvent Wireless Silicon: Staff RF/Mixed-Signal IC Engineer – Lead Wi-R SoC Design

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity

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

• Lead design, verification, and integration of analog and mixed-signal IPs into Wi-R SoCs
• Own RF IC development from architecture to post-silicon bring-up
• Collaborate across firmware, digital, and board teams for optimal performance
• Mentor junior engineers and drive long-term technical strategy
• Publish and document work with conference-level rigor

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading 2+ successful analog/mixed-signal tapeouts
• PhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Design OR MS with 7+ years industry experience
• Expertise in wireless communication ICs
• ISSCC, JSSC, CICC, VLSI publications (or equivalent chip-lead experience)

Preferred

• Familiarity with ADS, LTSpice, or similar tools
• Board-level and firmware debugging skills
• Experience with Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD
• Python or LabVIEW scripting for automation
• Hands-on use of scopes, signal generators, and RF lab tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160K–$190K – equivalent to ≈ $250K+ Bay‑Area purchasing power
• + Performance bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• 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 salary, 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’d push the limits of Wi-R chip design.

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

Keywords:

RF IC Design, Mixed Signal, Analog Design, IC Tapeout, SoC, ISSCC, JSSC, VLSI, Equity, Ultra-Low Power, Wearables