Staff Engineer - RF/Mixed Signal IC Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Reinvent Wireless Silicon: Staff RF/Mixed-Signal IC Engineer – Lead Wi-R SoC DesignOn-site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful EquityWe provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.About IxanaIxana 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 RevolutionWi-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.What You'll DoLead design, verification, and integration of analog and mixed-signal IPs into Wi-R SoCsOwn RF IC development from architecture to post-silicon bring-upCollaborate across firmware, digital, and board teams for optimal performanceMentor junior engineers and drive long-term technical strategyPublish and document work with conference-level rigorWhat We're Looking ForExperience leading 2+ successful analog/mixed-signal tapeoutsPhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Design OR MS with 7+ years industry experienceExpertise in wireless communication ICsISSCC, JSSC, CICC, VLSI publications (or equivalent chip-lead experience)PreferredFamiliarity with ADS, LTSpice, or similar toolsBoard-level and firmware debugging skillsExperience with Altium, Eagle, or OrCADPython or LabVIEW scripting for automationHands-on use of scopes, signal generators, and RF lab toolsCompensation & Benefits• Base salary: $160K–$190K – equivalent to ? $250K+ Bay-Area purchasing power + Performance 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 awardsWhy Join UsWork on deep tech that mattersCollaborate with world-class experts and industry leadersOwn your work end-to-end and see real impactEnjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respectCompetitive salary, equity, and global exposureReady to re-wire the future of human-computer interaction?