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

Ixana

West Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analog Signal, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bluetooth, Communication IC, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Firmware, Design Verification, Digital Circuit Design, Electronics, Energy Efficiency, Hubs, Human-Computer Interaction, Implants, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Low Power, Mentoring, Mixed Signal IC Design, Mixed Signal RF, Near Field Communication (NFC), Product Demonstration, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, R Programming Language, Radio Frequency, Silicon Bringup, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Building, Technical Strategy, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VLSI, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
13 days ago

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Reinvent Wireless Silicon: Staff RF/Mixed-Signal IC Engineer xe2x80x93 Lead Wi-R SoC Design

Onxe2x80x91site xe2x80x93 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:xe2x80xafVisitxe2x80xafixana.ai for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact:xe2x80xafhttps://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What Youxe2x80x99ll 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

xe2x80xa2xe2x80xafBase salary: $160Kxe2x80x93$190K xe2x80x93 equivalent to xe2x89x88xe2x80xaf$250K+ Bayxe2x80x91Area purchasing power

xe2x80xa2xe2x80xaf+ Performance bonus + meaningful earlyxe2x80x91stage equity

xe2x80xa2xe2x80xafRelocation bonus, partner jobxe2x80x91search help

xe2x80xa2xe2x80xafFull visa sponsorship (STEMxe2x80x91OPT transfer / Hxe2x80x911B / TN / future green card)

xe2x80xa2xe2x80xafMedical, 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 rexe2x80x91wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how youxe2x80x99d 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

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