Create the Testing Infrastructure Behind Revolutionary Wireless Devices.
West Lafayette, IN (In Office)Full-time
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.
We provide relocation packages and visa transfer support (if required) for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other major U.S. hubs.
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: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact -
What You'll Do
●Own the quality and validation of Wi-R ICs throughout the development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle
●Define, execute, and continuously improve comprehensive test plans with a strong focus on automation
●Design and build hardware test environments to validate reliable multi-device Wi-R communication
●Integrate firmware debuggers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment into automated validation workflows
●Develop manufacturing and production test tools for evaluation kits (EVKs)
●Analyze, visualize, and communicate test results through dashboards, highlighting issues, regressions, and performance trends
●Create and leverage AI-enabled test harnesses that integrate with end-to-end validation frameworks
●Collaborate closely with silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and reliability
What We're Looking For
Required:
●Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
●Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and hardware debugging
●Proficiency in Python, including experience developing automated test frameworks and validation tools
●Experience working with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), logic analyzers, and signal generators
●Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset
●Ability to systematically debug hardware, firmware, and system-level issues
Preferred:
●Experience building and maintaining Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins or similar platforms
●Experience with semiconductor or silicon development and validation workflows
●Hands-on experience validating wireless communication protocols and RF systems
●Familiarity with RF test equipment and wireless performance characterization
Compensation & Benefits
●Base Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per annum ≈ $225k - $290k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living
●Equity: Early-stage equity package
●Cash Bonus: 8-30% performance-based bonus
●Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
●401 k retirement plan with company match
●5 days/week with flexible work arrangements and generous PTO
●Relocation support for qualified applicants
●Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
●Patent development and technology leadership opportunities
●Immigration and work visa support for those already in the U.S. on a valid work permit
Why Join Us
●Work on cutting-edge wireless technology and next-generation connectivity solutions
●Play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of innovative Wi-R products
●Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing
●Build advanced automated validation infrastructure and testing platforms
●Gain exposure across the entire product lifecycle, from silicon bring-up to field deployment
●Join a fast-paced engineering team where your work directly impacts product success
Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?