Staff Electrical Engineer (R&D)

Whoop•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthaspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We are seeking an exceptional multi-disciplined Staff R&D engineer. As a key member of our Electrical Engineering team within the hardware organization, you will be working at the intersection of data and design, using advanced analytics to influence product strategy and technical decision-making. Our hardware team thrives on rapid prototyping and data-driven insights, so hands-on experimentation and a keen ability to extract meaningful conclusions from complex datasets are essential. If you're passionate about using data to shape the future of wearable technology, we want you on our team.

Requirements

BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience
Strong ability to apply data analytics to solve complex engineering challenges and propose creative, data-driven solutions.
Proficiency in applying advanced statistical techniques, particularly in time-series data analysis, using Python or similar tools (e.g., Minitab).
Experience with hardware prototyping and debugging, utilizing lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and impedance analyzers.
Solid understanding of circuit design principles
Experience maintaining and improving live code for hardware systems, including logging, monitoring, and debugging in development environments.

Responsibilities

Spearhead early-stage design and development of biometric wearable devices, using data analytics to guide decision-making and determine success criteria.
Design and execute system-level validation protocols, utilizing engineering fundamentals combined with statistical methods to ensure optimal performance in real-world scenarios.
Use Python and other statistical tools to process large data sets, conduct feasibility testing, and inform engineering design decisions.
Apply an understanding of circuit design principles and tools like SPICE for designing and validating hardware circuits in wearable technology systems.
Test and validate hardware prototypes for in-depth functional testing, utilizing a variety of lab equipment for debugging and analysis.
Define system requirements and develop test strategies, analyzing test data to ensure validation. Lead failure investigations using data to identify root causes and improve designs.
Partner with teams across hardware, software, data science, and product to shape development strategies, ensuring data insights drive both technical and strategic decisions.
Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure successful development and scale-up of products.