Hardware System Architect

Ixana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Visa sponsorship

Equity and PTO

Job summary

Ixana seeks a seasoned embedded hardware leader to own the full hardware cycle for Wi‑Fi based wearables. You will design mixed-signal boards, drive bring-up, and collaborate with firmware, ID, and NPI teams to deliver robust products.

Applicants should have PhD/MSEE with 5+ years or BSEE with 7+ years, deep RF/analog know-how, and hands‑on PCB layout and debugging skills. This role includes visa sponsorship options and strong equity potential.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSEE with 5+ years, or BSEE with 7+ years in embedded hardware design
• Experience with low-power analog/audio, RF, Wi‑Fi, BT, GPS, and power circuitry
• Hands-on schematics, PCB layout, and debug of mixed-signal systems

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle hardware architecture and development for Wi-Fi based reference platforms
• Design, simulate, and prototype mixed-signal embedded systems with analog, RF, and digital components
• Own schematic creation, PCB layout, and bring-up of low-power wearable hardware
• Collaborate with firmware, ID, NPI, and supply chain teams for integration and delivery
• Drive system validation, performance optimization, and production-readiness for wearables and sensors
• Translate vendor reference designs into custom, optimized solutions

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Cross-functional collaboration

Low-power design

Mixed-signal debugging

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Altium

Schematic capture

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle hardware architecture and development for Wi-R based reference platforms
• Design, simulate, and prototype mixed-signal embedded systems with analog, RF, and digital components
• Own schematic creation, PCB layout, and bring-up of low-power wearable hardware
• Collaborate with firmware, ID, NPI, and supply chain teams for integration and delivery
• Drive system validation, performance optimization, and production-readiness for smart glasses, wearables, and sensors
• Translate vendor reference designs into custom, highly optimized solutions

What We're Looking For

Required:

• PhD or MSEE with 5+ years, or BSEE with 7+ years in embedded hardware design
• Deep knowledge of low-power analog/audio systems, RF components Wi-Fi, BT, GPS , and power circuitry
• Proven hands-on experience with schematics, PCB layout, and debug of mixed-signal systems
• Familiarity with embedded interfaces like I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S
• Background in working with cross-functional software and product teams

Preferred:

• Experience in biomedical devices, Android/Linux hardware integration, or camera systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Base Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per annum ≈ $230k - $325k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living
• Signing bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• 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 salary, equity, and global exposure

Keywords:

Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Low Power, Mixed-Signal Design, Wearables, RF Integration, Wi-R, Startup, Equity, Biomedical Devices