Internship - Embedded Hardware Engineer; On-site. West Lafayette

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

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN

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.

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:

• 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 such as smart glasses, rings, watches, sensors

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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