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

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Design ultra-low-power wearable hardware and help power the future of human-computer interaction.

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

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

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

• Participate in validation, bring-up, testing, and launch activities for smart devices (e.g.,

• smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors)

What Weâ€re Looking For

Required:

• Strong interest in embedded hardware design and development

• Familiarity with analog circuits and debugging techniques

• Basic understanding of embedded systems and board bring-up processes

• Curiosity to learn about component selection, system integration, and testing

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience designing PCBs or working with circuit layouts

• Knowledge of low-power hardware, audio circuits, or RF communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS)

• Familiarity with interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, or MIPI

• Prototyping experience and eagerness to work across engineering teams

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

• Mentorship from industry experts and engineers

• Hands-on experience designing hardware for wearable and biomedical applications

• Exposure to deep tech and end-to-end product development in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology

• Collaborate with experts and learn cutting-edge design techniques

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

• Grow in a culture that values speed, rigor, and respect

• Gain global exposure and career-building experience

Keywords:

Embedded hardware internship, PCB design basics, schematic capture, analog fundamentals, debugging skills, embedded systems basics, board bring-up, system integration, hardware prototyping, component selection

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