Internship - Embedded Hardware Engineer (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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)
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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