Electrical Engineer II

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP believes in the power of humans to transform how they feel, perform and age; we serve the aspiring! WHOOP is hiring an Electrical Engineer II to help accelerate the development of the next generation of WHOOP wearable technology and supporting hardware. As a member of the Hardware Engineering team, you will play a highly hands-on role in the design, test, characterization, and tuning of electrical circuitry, using rapid experimentation to build a deep understanding of system performance and drive better engineering decisions. You will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Software teams to design and evaluate new hardware, investigate unexpected behavior, resolve complex technical challenges, and move products quickly from prototype to robust, production-ready solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, test, characterize, debug, and tune low-power, mixed-signal electronic circuits and systems throughout the product development lifecycle - Contribute to schematic design, component selection, PCB development, hardware prototyping, board bring-up, and design iteration - Develop and execute electrical experiments and characterization plans to understand system behavior, evaluate performance, identify root causes, and guide design improvements - Analyze test data and collaborate across Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical, and other engineering teams to optimize circuit performance, power consumption, signal integrity, reliability, and overall system performance - Support design verification, validation, and new product introduction (NPI), partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues and enable successful high-volume production - Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to collaborate with partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience - 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience developing, testing, or debugging electronic hardware - Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital circuit design, power management, signal integrity, and common communication interfaces - Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, testing, characterizing, and debugging electrical circuits and systems - Experience reading and developing schematics and working with ECAD tools such as Altium or equivalent - Strong laboratory skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, soldering equipment, and other electronic test and measurement tools - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and experimentation to quickly develop an understanding of complex technical problems and drive them toward resolution - 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. 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/ 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 $110,000 - $150,000. 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.