Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer

Whoop•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory and compliance efforts across our hardware portfolio. This role will own end-to-end compliance strategy and execution for new product introductions and continuous improvement projects, ensuring our devices meet global regulatory, safety, and environmental standards. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, operations, quality, and external test labs to bring products to market efficiently and compliantly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5–8+ years of experience in hardware compliance, regulatory engineering, or product certification
Deep knowledge of FCC, CE, and global regulatory frameworks
Hands-on experience running EMC/RF testing, SAR, and certification processes
Experience working with external labs and certification agencies
Ability to debug compliance failures and collaborate on hardware design improvements
Knowledge of battery safety standards (IEC 62133, UN38.3)
Familiarity with environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, etc.)
Experience supporting global market launches

Responsibilities

Own and execute the hardware compliance strategy for new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement (CI) projects.
Plan, coordinate, and run compliance testing including (but not limited to): FCC / ISED / CE (EMC, RF), Safety (IEC/UL standards), SAR / RF exposure.
Manage relationships with external test labs and certification bodies.
Drive pre-compliance testing and debug issues early in development to reduce risk.
Assess global regulatory requirements and translate them into clear engineering requirements.
Provide support to Global Market Access projects to ensure timely certifications and filings across key markets.
Partner with hardware and firmware teams to resolve compliance failures and optimize designs.
Maintain and organize technical documentation for certifications, including test reports and declarations.
Support design changes and sustaining updates, ensuring continued compliance across product lifecycle.
Identify risks proactively and drive mitigation plans to meet aggressive launch timelines.
Stay current on evolving regulatory standards and assess impact on WHOOP products.