WHOOP

Staff Electrical Engineering Tech Lead (NPI)

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Boston MA USA

Hybrid

165K-195K Annually

Senior level

Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Sports • Wearables

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The Role

Lead electrical development of WHOOP wearable systems from concept through ramp. Provide hands-on design validation and scale-up of miniaturized low-power mixed-signal electronics; mentor a small team; coordinate cross-functional integration; and support suppliers NPI builds and automated test development.

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At WHOOP we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

As a Staff EE Tech Lead on the WHOOP Hardware team you'll take a tactical leadership role in developing the next generation of our wearable platform. You will be the go-to electrical leader for high-visibility high-impact hardware guiding the design of critical subsystems that define how our products are worn experienced and scaled.

This is a hands-on and high-agency role where you’ll influence architecture across domains and manage a team executing NPI on WHOOP’s core wearable products. It’s ideal for someone passionate about building elegant miniaturized hardware at scale who thrives in collaborative environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead electrical development of core wearable systems from concept through ramp — owning product-critical electrical hardware through design validation and scale-up.
Act as technical lead across one or more high-impact SKUs balancing hands-on execution with strategic guidance and cross-functional alignment.
Partner closely with Mechanical Firmware Sensor and Product teams to shape architecture and system integration from early concept through launch.
Oversee the designs of miniaturized low power low noise mixed signal electronics using latest PCB manufacturing technologies
Manage and mentor a small scaling team (4 engineers initially) providing technical oversight prioritization support and career development.
Architect design and validate low-power low-noise mixed-signal electronics in compact form factors using the latest PCB technologies.
Perform design reviews and debug as needed to meet performance and reliability targets.
Engage directly with suppliers and CMs to support NPI builds develop functional test plans and guide automated electrical test system development.
Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to partners suppliers and manufacturers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or greater in Electrical Engineering or related field
7+ years experience in relevant fields
Demonstrated ability to manage technical priorities lead complex design efforts and mentor engineers.
Deep knowledge of circuit design low-power systems digital communication protocols and mixed-signal design.
Proficiency in schematic capture layout review and ECAD tools (Altium preferred).
Strong lab and debug skills; familiarity with multimeters oscilloscopes VNAs impedance analyzers spectrum analyzers etc.
Clear collaborative communicator comfortable working across disciplines and with external partners.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

Tactical leadership and management experience in hardware development.
Experience in battery-powered high-reliability products at scale.
Prior experience owning the electrical design for miniaturized systems or form factor-constrained products.

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 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 $165000 - $195000. 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.

Top Skills

Altium

Digital Communication Protocols

Ecad Tools

Impedance Analyzers

Low-Power Systems

Mixed-Signal Design

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Pcb Manufacturing Technologies

Spectrum Analyzers

Vnas

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The Company

HQ: Boston MA

500 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At WHOOP we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.

Why Work With Us

At WHOOP we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values. 