Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer – Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch
On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Salary ($95k – $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 IxanaIxana 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 You’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 ≈ Bay‑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 (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 perks, 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 envision using Wi‑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
Skills 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
- 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
What We Do
Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff and fabless semiconductor company pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. The company develops Wi-R, a patented E-field wireless technology that provides ultra-low power, high-bandwidth connectivity for wearables, AR/VR, robotics, and industrial applications. Ixana's mission is to enable always-on, low-latency edge AI and high-speed human-computer interfaces by breaking the energy-latency trade-off through confined E-field coupling.
