Internship - Embedded Hardware Engineer (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Design ultra-low-power wearable hardware and help power the future of human-computer interaction. On‑site – West Lafayette, IN

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

• 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

Keywords:

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