Architect the next era of wearable computing - Lead full-cycle hardware design for Wi-R powered 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
●Lead full-cycle hardware architecture and development for Wi-R based reference platforms
●Design, simulate, and prototype mixed-signal embedded systems with analog, RF, and digital components
●Own schematic creation, PCB layout, and bring-up of low-power wearable hardware
●Collaborate with firmware, ID, NPI, and supply chain teams for integration and delivery
●Drive system validation, performance optimization, and production-readiness for smart glasses, wearables, and sensors
●Translate vendor reference designs into custom, highly optimized solutions
What We're Looking For
Required:
●PhD or MSEE with 5+ years, or BSEE with 7+ years in embedded hardware design
●Deep knowledge of low-power analog/audio systems, RF components Wi-Fi, BT, GPS , and power circuitry
●Proven hands-on experience with schematics, PCB layout, and debug of mixed-signal systems
●Familiarity with embedded interfaces like I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S
●Background in working with cross-functional software and product teams
Preferred:
●Experience in biomedical devices, Android/Linux hardware integration, or camera systems
●Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
●Base salary: Competitive based on experience + Equity equivalent to Bay‑Area purchasing power
●Signing bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
●Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
●Full visa sponsorship STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card