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Lead a team of electrical engineers to improve hardware performance and quality while addressing manufacturing needs and drive design changes for better cost-efficiency and reliability.
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.
WHOOP is seeking a Staff Technical Lead in Electrical Engineering to drive continuous improvement efforts across our hardware platform. This individual will lead a team of engineers focused on sustaining and advancing the performance, quality, and cost-efficiency of WHOOP products at scale. You will play a critical role in bridging engineering and manufacturing, ensuring the electrical design evolves to meet the demands of high-volume production while supporting WHOOP’s mission of unlocking human potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of 2-3 electrical engineers focused on sustaining PCB’s, Batteries, and Antennas throughout the product lifetime with iterative improvements and rigorous validation
- Identify, scope, and drive design changes that increase electrical performance, improve reliability, reduce cost, or support component second-sourcing
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and failure analysis teams to identify root causes of field and production issues, and implement robust electrical solutions with detailed validation plans
- Support yield improvement initiatives across global production lines through data analysis, Manufacturing test alignment, and electrical design improvements
- Own technical leadership for electrical continuous improvement initiatives and mentor team members in high-impact design and validation work
- Partner with Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure design changes align with product requirements and meet regulatory and compliance standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on high-volume product development and manufacturing
- Deep understanding of EE fundamentals including analog, digital, and power systems
- Proven track record of driving electrical design improvements from concept through validation in production environments
- Strong experience with failure analysis methodologies and tools
- Experience working with and qualifying second sources for critical electrical components
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- 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
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in battery-powered, high-reliability products at scale.
- Experience with designing systems with BLE, NFC, PPG, ECG or USB subsystems
- Experience with PCB manufacturing technologies such as ELIC, HDI, FPC, and Rigid-Flex
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 $165,000 - $210,000. 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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