Senior Systems Engineer

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through meaningful insights into their bodies and daily lives, transforming the way they approach health and performance.

WHOOP is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team within the hardware organization. This position bridges multiple disciplines—Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Signal Processing, and Product—to ensure system-level excellence in our wearable technology. As a technical leader in the hardware team, you will guide system architecture, influence product direction, and collaborate across teams to push the boundaries of what wearable technology can achieve. This is a unique opportunity for an electrical engineering expert who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about using their expertise to shape the future of wearable technology. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead system architecture discussions and set the technical direction for hardware development, driving alignment across Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Signal Processing, Product teams and more.
• Maintain a firm grasp of the entire technical product landscape to drive system design decisions that align with product strategy and performance goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and refine system requirements, focusing on seamless integration of electrical, mechanical, and firmware components.
• Develop and execute verification and validation strategies to confirm alignment with system requirements, defining test protocols and success metrics.
• Evaluate electrical circuits and system designs during technical reviews to optimize performance and functionality.
• Drive product direction, balancing innovation with manufacturability and performance requirements
• Facilitate the alignment of technical decisions between product and engineering teams, ensuring a coherent system design approach
• Mentor and manage 1-2 engineers, fostering their growth through hands-on guidance and leadership.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to collaborate with partners, suppliers, and manufacturers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering, hardware design, or a related domain.
• Proven expertise in electrical system architecture and integration.
• Strong cross-disciplinary understanding of electrical, firmware, and mechanical domains.
• Experience leading cross-functional discussions to drive system-level design and validation.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design, with demonstrated ability to contribute to technical reviews.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on driving impactful, system-level decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to creating and maintaining thorough, accurate, and well-organized documentation.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium) and common lab equipment for prototyping and validation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in wearable technologies, biometric sensors, or highly integrated hardware systems.
• Familiarity with hardware reliability testing and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or manage engineers from diverse technical backgrounds.

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.