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

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Launch your hardware career - gain hands-on experience in embedded design and FPGA-based wearable systems.

Onâ€'site â€" West Lafayette, IN

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

• Assist in designing, simulating, and prototyping embedded hardware for wearable and biomedical applications

• Support schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, and system integration tasks

• Help specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs

• Assist in validation, bring-up, testing, and debugging of smart devices (e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors)

• Work with FPGA-based solutions for signal processing, interface logic, and performance optimization

• Collaborate with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams

What Weâ€re Looking For

Required:

• Interest in embedded hardware design, analog circuits, and PCB layout

• Basic understanding of board bring-up and hardware debugging techniques

• Familiarity with FPGA design tools or coursework (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera) is a plus

• Curiosity to learn about integrating FPGA solutions with MCU platforms

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Eagerness to collaborate and grow in a hands-on engineering environment

Preferred:

• Experience with or coursework involving I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, or MIPI interfaces

• Exposure to low-power hardware, signal processing, or wearable systems

• Contributions to hardware projects, open-source designs, or FPGA demos

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship (if applicable)

• Possibility of equity grants based on role and status

• Exposure to cutting-edge communication technologies like Wi-R

• Hands-on experience designing embedded hardware and FPGA solutions

Why Join Us

• Work on technologies that will transform wearable computing

• Collaborate with experts and cross-functional teams

• Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch

• Grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment

• Gain hands-on experience with FPGA and embedded hardware design

Keywords:

Embedded hardware internship, FPGA design, PCB layout, schematic capture, analog circuits, board bring-up, hardware debugging, I2C SPI UART, wearable devices, system integration

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