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Embedded Hardware Engineer – FPGA Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

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Your applicationOpen nowEmbedded Hardware Engineer – FPGA Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)Ixana · West Lafayette, IN

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Design the next generation of wearable tech with cutting-edge hardware and FPGA innovation.

📍 On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Salary + 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 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: 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 embedded hardware solutions for wearable and biomedical applications
  • Work with FPGAs to implement and test custom logic for sensor interfacing, power management, and signal processing
  • Participate in schematics, multilayer PCB layout, and full system integration
  • Collaborate with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams
  • Specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs
  • Assist in validation, bring-up, testing, and launch of smart devices such as smart glasses, rings, watches, sensors, and FPGA-based systems
  • Support documentation and debugging at both board and FPGA logic levels

What We're Looking For

✅ Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields
  • Strong interest in embedded hardware, PCB design, and FPGA development
  • Familiarity with digital logic design using VHDL/Verilog or equivalent
  • Basic understanding of analog circuit design and debugging
  • Eagerness to learn, problem-solve, and contribute in a collaborative environment

✅ Preferred:

  • Coursework or internship experience involving FPGAs, signal processing, or power management
  • Experience designing 4-layer or mixed-signal PCBs
  • Knowledge of low-power design techniques, audio circuits, or RF technologies
  • Familiarity with interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, and MIPI
  • Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting skills

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive based on education and experience — equivalent to ≈ Bay‑Area purchasing power • Equity: 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 makes a real-world impact
  • Collaborate with experts across hardware, software, and AI fields
  • Own projects from concept to deployment and gain hands-on experience
  • Enjoy a culture of innovation, speed, and mentorship
  • Access competitive perks, equity, and global exposure

📍 Location West Lafayette, IN — Based at our HQ near Purdue University. Relocation and local area orientation provided.

📢 Application Requirements

  • Resume
  • Portfolio or links to projects (if applicable)
  • Sample FPGA or hardware project demonstrating end-to-end ownership or coursework experience

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 and FPGA technology 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, FPGA, PCB, Embedded Systems, Analog Circuit Design, VHDL, Verilog, Power Management, Wi-R, Startup, Low-Power Electronics, Biomedical Devices, Signal Integrity, Equity

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