Staff Electrical Engineering Tech Lead (NPI)

Job Description

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 $165,000 – $195,000. 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.