Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP is hiring an Electrical Engineer II to help advance the performance, reliability, and scalability of WHOOP wearable technology and supporting hardware. As a member of the Hardware Engineering team, you will play a hands-on role in designing, testing, characterizing, debugging, and improving electrical systems throughout the product lifecycle, from early development and prototyping through high-volume production and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to investigate complex technical challenges, develop and validate robust solutions, and drive improvements in product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, test, characterize, debug, and optimize low-power, mixed-signal electronic circuits and systems across new product development and continuous improvement initiatives - Contribute to schematic design, component selection, PCB development, hardware prototyping, board bring-up, and design iteration to improve system performance, robustness, and manufacturability - Develop and execute electrical experiments, characterization plans, and validation testing to understand system behavior, investigate failures, identify root causes, and guide engineering decisions - Analyze test data and troubleshoot electrical issues to drive improvements in circuit performance, power consumption, signal integrity, reliability, production yield, and cost - Collaborate across Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, as well as with suppliers and contract manufacturers, to resolve technical challenges and implement robust hardware solutions - Support hardware through design verification, validation, new product introduction (NPI), and ongoing production, including engineering change orders (ECOs) and design improvements; travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to collaborate with partners and suppliers QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience - 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience designing, developing, testing, debugging, or supporting electronic hardware - Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital circuit design, power management, signal integrity, component fundamentals, and common communication interfaces - Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, testing, characterizing, and debugging electrical circuits and systems using standard laboratory equipment - Experience reading and developing schematics and working with ECAD tools such as Altium or equivalent - Experience with hardware development, validation, or production support, including exposure to design verification, failure analysis, design iteration, or manufacturing processes - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration to investigate complex technical problems and drive effective solutions - Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions. This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify e-verify.gov to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $150,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
Design, test, characterize, debug, and optimize low-power, mixed-signal electronic circuits and systems across new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to schematic design, component selection, PCB development, hardware prototyping, board bring-up, and design iteration to improve system performance, robustness, and manufacturability
Develop and execute electrical experiments, characterization plans, and validation testing to understand system behavior, investigate failures, identify root causes, and guide engineering decisions
Analyze test data and troubleshoot electrical issues to drive improvements in circuit performance, power consumption, signal integrity, reliability, production yield, and cost
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience designing, developing, testing, debugging, or supporting electronic hardware
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital circuit design, power management, signal integrity, component fundamentals, and common communication interfaces
Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, testing, characterizing, and debugging electrical circuits and systems using standard laboratory equipment
Experience reading and developing schematics and working with ECAD tools such as Altium or equivalent
Experience with hardware development, validation, or production support, including exposure to design verification, failure analysis, design iteration, or manufacturing processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration to investigate complex technical problems and drive effective solutions
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

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