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

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Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer â€" Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch

Onâ€'site â€" West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Salary ($95k â€" $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 for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What Youâ€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 ≠Bayâ€'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 (STEMâ€'OPT transfer / Hâ€'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 reâ€'wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wiâ€'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

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