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Embedded Hardware Engineer - Intern

Build and validate real-world embedded hardware for next-generation wearable and biomedical devices.

West Lafayette, IN (In Office)Full-time

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.

We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.

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: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact -

What You’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 We’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

Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Keywords

Embedded hardware internshipPCB design basicsschematic captureanalog fundamentalsdebugging skillsembedded systems basicsboard bring-upsystem integrationhardware prototypingcomponent selection

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