Embedded Hardware Engineer (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)
Quick facts
- Pay
- $95,000 - $125,000 per year
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Background
- PhD
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Engineering — 264 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B, OPT
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer – Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch
On-site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Salary ($95k – $125k) + 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 $164k-$216k
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
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, Startup, Low-Power Electronics, Biomedical Devices, Signal Integrity
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Ixana in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B, OPT
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Engineer” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level II (qualified)Electrical Engineers · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $75,483 | ~15% |
| Level II | $86,840 | ~31% |
| Level III | $98,197 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $109,554 | ~61% |
This job pays $95,000–$125,000 a year — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.