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

Elevate Ventures; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Annual performance-based bonus

Full visa sponsorship

Job summary

Elevate Ventures is seeking a Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer in West Lafayette, IN, to lead the design of groundbreaking wearable technology from concept to launch. This role involves designing advanced embedded hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring full system integration. A PhD or relevant experience in embedded hardware is required. The position offers competitive compensation, equity, and relocation assistance for engineers currently in U.S. hubs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently designing and shipping wearable or IoT devices.
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and debugging.
• Experience with embedded systems and board bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and prototype advanced embedded hardware for wearable applications.
• Own schematics, multilayer PCB layout, and full system integration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design and supply chain teams.

Skills

Embedded hardware development

Analog circuit design

IoT devices

Prototyping skills

Education

PhD in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering

5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development

Tools

Multilayer PCB layout

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

Job description

Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer – Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch

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 advanced embedded hardware for wearable and biomedical applications
• Own schematics, multilayer PCB layout, and full system integration
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams
• Specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs
• Lead validation, bring‑up, testing, and launch of smart devices (e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors)

What We’re Looking For

Required

• PhD in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering OR 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development
• Proven experience independently designing and shipping wearable or IoT devices
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and debugging
• Experience with embedded systems and board bring‑up

Preferred

• Experience designing 4‑layer or mixed‑signal PCBs
• Background in low‑power hardware, audio circuits, or RF (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS)
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, and MIPI interfaces
• Strong prototyping skills and ability to lead projects across engineering disciplines

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive based on experience — equivalent to ≈ Bay‑Area purchasing power
• Equity: Meaningful 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 matters
• Collaborate with world‑class experts and industry leaders
• Own your work end‑to‑end and see real impact
• Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect
• 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 (if applicable)
• Sample hardware project or case study showing end‑to‑end ownership

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 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, PCB, Embedded Systems, Analog Circuit Design, Wi‑R, Startup, Low‑Power Electronics, Biomedical Devices, Signal Integrity, Equity