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

Launch your hardware career - gain hands-on experience in embedded design and FPGA-based wearable systems. 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 tasks Help specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs Assist in validation, bring-up, testing, and debugging of smart devices (e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors) Work with FPGA-based solutions for signal processing, interface logic, and performance optimization Collaborate with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams What We’re Looking For Required: Interest in embedded hardware design, analog circuits, and PCB layout Basic understanding of board bring-up and hardware debugging techniques Familiarity with FPGA design tools or coursework (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera) is a plus Curiosity to learn about integrating FPGA solutions with MCU platforms Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Eagerness to collaborate and grow in a hands-on engineering environment Preferred: Experience with or coursework involving I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, or MIPI interfaces Exposure to low-power hardware, signal processing, or wearable systems Contributions to hardware projects, open-source designs, or FPGA demos 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 Exposure to cutting-edge communication technologies like Wi-R Hands-on experience designing embedded hardware and FPGA solutions Why Join Us Work on technologies that will transform wearable computing Collaborate with experts and cross-functional teams Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch Grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment Gain hands-on experience with FPGA and embedded hardware design Keywords: Embedded hardware internship, FPGA design, PCB layout, schematic capture, analog circuits, board bring-up, hardware debugging, I2C SPI UART, wearable devices, system integration