Job Description
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Boston MA USA
Hybrid
120K-200K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Fitness • On-Demand • Sports
Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine
The Role
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and improvement of electronic systems troubleshoot issues and support product development while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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WHO WE ARE
If you ask us we’re the perfect mix of athletes entrepreneurs engineers and creatives. Our diverse backgrounds and shared values are what help make Hydrow great. Our mission is not just to create an amazing fitness experience but a beautiful human experience - one that’s honest inclusive and positive.. Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine that delivers on-water experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes. At Hydrow you’ll have the chance to shape a company that is disrupting the fitness industry while creating engaging content unmatched in the marketplace today. Sound exciting? That’s because it is!
Hydrow builds connected fitness equipment that combines high performance hardware software and immersive content to create a unique workout experience. Our newest strength product LYQUID is a connected strength platform built around a complex electromechanical system that combines motors sensors power electronics and embedded software.
As part of Hydrow’s hardware and production team you will work with a tight-knit group of engineers responsible for designing building and supporting the product. The role focuses on resolving electrical issues found in development manufacturing and the field while contributing to design improvements cost reduction efforts and preparation for entry into the EU market. You will work closely with hardware firmware manufacturing and supplier teams in the US and Asia to improve system reliability and performance.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Contribute to new product development as well as improvements to existing designs including reliability improvements and cost reduction efforts.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues found in production and in the field.
- Perform electrical design work including schematic capture PCB layout and BOM management.
- Travel to manufacturing partners in Asia as needed.
- Support EMC and safety certification efforts for US and EU regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience developing electronics in the consumer or medical device spaces.
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams and maintain clear documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment take ownership of technical problems and contribute wherever needed to move work forward.
- Experience with electronics assembly rework and repair.
- Experience bringing up and debugging electrical designs using typical laboratory equipment.
- Experience integrating electronics into complex mechanical assemblies.
- Experience designing PCBs using schematic capture and layout EDA tools such as KiCad or Altium.
- Familiarity with certification testing procedures.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with BLDC motor drive and eddy current braking systems.
- Experience interfacing with various sensor types (e.g. encoders load cells thermocouples).
- Knowledge of high voltage (<400VDC) and safety isolation schemes.
- Experience with C programming for firmware prototyping as well as scripting (e.g. Python Matlab) to perform data analysis.
- Experience with thermal management for electronics.
HOW WE WORK
Authentic and Inclusive: We embrace each and every one of our differences and celebrate our diversity. We commit to fostering a space where everyone belongs and is heard.
Nimble with Purpose: We are a fleet of speedy boats instead of a barge. As pathfinders of positive change we adapt our focus with ease when our purpose points us in a new direction
Resilient Teammates: We support our Hydrow teammates and members through challenges: technical personal or unexpected waves. We overcome the present obstacle and persevere together.
Hydrow is a community of innovators risk-takers and trailblazers who celebrate individual differences and recognize that unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and more successful. Hydrow actively seeks applicants who can bring a variety of experiences perspectives and backgrounds to the team. Hydrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sex pregnancy pregnancy-related condition sexual orientation marital status religion age disability qualified handicap gender identity results of genetic testing military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our team values diversity in experience and backgrounds—we do our best work when we create space for different voices and perspectives. Whatever unique experiences or skill sets you bring we look forward to learning from each other.
BENEFITS AND PERKS (Full Time Permanent Hydrownauts)
🩺 Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums 100% Paid For By Hydrow
🏖 Unlimited PTO Policy
🏦 401k
🚣 Free Membership to the Hydrow App and access to a free Hydrow
➕ MORE!
By submitting your application you agree that Hydrow may collect your personal data for recruiting global organization planning and related purposes. Hydrow's Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process where we may process your personal information our purposes for processing your personal information and the rights you can exercise over Hydrow's use of your personal information.
Hydrow is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience developing electronics in consumer or medical device spaces
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with PCB design using schematic capture and EDA tools
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The Company
HQ: Boston MA
180 Employees
Year Founded: 2017
What We Do
New to market incredibly innovative and already recognized as one of the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine that delivers on-river experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes. Engaging twice as many muscles as cycling (86% in fact) Hydrow’s interactive technology delivers challenging virtual fitness programs including On the Mat offerings like yoga and Pilates from gorgeous locations around the world.
Why Work With Us
Hydrow connects users with an entire community of fellow rowers who experience the rivers and waterways of the world together in synchrony. You too can be part of that community. At Hydrow you’ll have the chance to shape a company that is disrupting the fitness industry while creating engaging content unmatched in the marketplace today.
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05/22/2026
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