Senior Electrical 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 Electrical 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.