Associate Director of Electrical Engineering

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Parental leave (18+ weeks)

Stock options eligible

WHOOP membership for employee and a as

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking an Associate Director of Electrical Engineering in Boston to lead electrical engineering execution for new product introductions and continuous improvement across a hardware product line.

You will own EE execution from concept through manufacturing ramp and sustainment, driving technical direction, design reviews, validation, and failure analysis while building a high-performing, scalable EE organization.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals across circuit design, PCBAs, power architecture, validation and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to develop engineers, establish technical direction and create scalable engineering processes.
• Experience bringing high-volume hardware through NPI, manufacturing ramp, and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead EE execution across the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing ramp and continuous improvement.
• Build and develop an EE team, establishing ownership, priorities, and accountability.
• Partner with Mechanical, Firmware, Systems, Battery, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Product teams to drive system-level decisions.

Skills

Electrical leadership

NPI execution

CI improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware design

System-level thinking

Design reviews

PCB design

Power electronics

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

• WHOOP is hiring an Associate Director of Electrical Engineering to lead electrical engineering execution across New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI) for a WHOOP hardware product line
• You will lead a team of electrical engineers responsible for bringing new hardware from development through production and continuously improving products already in the field
• As the electrical engineering leader for the product line, you will ensure strong technical execution, drive cross-functional alignment, and build a team that delivers reliable, high-quality hardware at scale
• Lead, build, and develop the Electrical Engineering team responsible for NPI and Continuous Improvement across a WHOOP product line, establishing clear ownership, priorities, and accountability
• Own EE execution across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and requirements definition through design, validation, manufacturing ramp, sustaining, and continuous improvement
• Set technical direction and drive engineering excellence across electrical architecture, circuit design, component selection, design reviews, validation, and failure analysis
• Lead the EE team through key development milestones, proactively identifying technical and execution risks and ensuring issues are resolved with rigor and urgency
• Partner closely with Mechanical, Firmware, Systems, Battery, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product teams to drive system-level decisions and deliver against product requirements
• Build a high-performing EE organization by hiring and developing engineers, strengthening technical leadership, and ensuring the team has the capabilities and resources needed to deliver
• Establish and continuously improve EE processes, tools, documentation, and development practices that increase engineering quality, efficiency, and scalability across the product lifecycle

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
• Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
• Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you’re eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
• WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
• Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
• It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
• Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.

Deep knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit design, PCBAs, power architecture, component selection, design validation, and failure analysisProven ability to develop engineers, establish clear technical direction, and create effective engineering processes in fast-moving environmentsPreferred: experience with consumer electronics, wearables, or similarly integrated and space-constrained hardware productsStrong cross-functional leadership skills and experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external manufacturing partnersStrong 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 contributions10+ years of electrical engineering experience developing complex hardware products, with 4+ years experience leading engineers or technical teamsExperience bringing high-volume hardware products through NPI, manufacturing ramp, and sustaining engineering