Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing) to develop automated test solutions that ensure every WHOOP device meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will drive test strategy from early product development through mass production, building scalable test software and equipment deployed on manufacturing lines worldwide.

This role is based in the WHOOP office in Boston, MA, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience developing hardware test systems, automated test equipment, or manufacturing test solutions for consumer electronics or similar products.
• Strong fundamentals in electronics and experience with lab instrumentation and communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, or NFC.
• Understanding of metrology fundamentals, including measurement accuracy, repeatability, and calibration.
• Experience designing, building, or debugging electrical test systems, including schematics, test interface electronics, or PCBAs; experience with Altium Designer is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python and experience using software to automate hardware, instrumentation, or test processes; experience with C/C++ or other systems languages is a plus.
• Experience debugging hardware and software issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience analyzing engineering or manufacturing data to evaluate test performance and identify failure trends; familiarity with SPC and manufacturing process capability is a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally.
• Strong commitment to leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing test solutions for products and subsystems, contributing to Design for Test (DFT) efforts throughout the product development lifecycle
• Develop and validate test methodologies to achieve appropriate coverage, accuracy, repeatability, and robustness for production use
• Design, build, and validate automated test equipment (ATE), electrical test systems, instrumentation, and control systems, and partner on the development of production test fixtures
• Develop automated test software in Python to control instrumentation and validate electrical, functional, RF, and sensor performance in manufacturing
• Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Mechanical Engineering teams to implement test requirements, improve test coverage, reduce cycle time, and increase manufacturing yield
• Support factory bring-up and production activities with manufacturing partners, including fixture qualification, calibration, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of deployed test systems
• Analyze manufacturing and test data using statistical methods to identify failure trends, evaluate test performance, and support improvements to product quality and manufacturing processes
• Own test development projects and execute defined workstreams within larger product development programs, working with senior engineers to resolve complex technical challenges

Skills

Python scripting

C/C++

Test automation

Electrical test systems

DFT (Design for Test)

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Lab instrumentation

Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing) to develop the automated test solutions that ensure every WHOOP device meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will drive manufacturing test strategy from early product development through mass production, developing test methodologies, electrical test systems, and automated test software that are deployed on manufacturing lines around the world. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, and the Manufacturing Platform Software team, you'll build scalable production test solutions that enable rapid product launches and world-class manufacturing quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement manufacturing test solutions for products and subsystems, contributing to Design for Test (DFT) efforts throughout the product development lifecycle

• Develop and validate test methodologies to achieve appropriate coverage, accuracy, repeatability, and robustness for production use

• Design, build, and validate automated test equipment (ATE), electrical test systems, instrumentation, and control systems, and partner on the development of production test fixtures

• Develop automated test software in Python to control instrumentation and validate electrical, functional, RF, and sensor performance in manufacturing

• Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Mechanical Engineering teams to implement test requirements, improve test coverage, reduce cycle time, and increase manufacturing yield

• Support factory bring-up and production activities with manufacturing partners, including fixture qualification, calibration, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of deployed test systems

• Analyze manufacturing and test data using statistical methods to identify failure trends, evaluate test performance, and support improvements to product quality and manufacturing processes

• Own test development projects and execute defined workstreams within larger product development programs, working with senior engineers to resolve complex technical challenges

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 2+ years of experience developing hardware test systems, automated test equipment, or manufacturing test solutions for consumer electronics or similar products

• Strong fundamentals in electronics and experience working with laboratory instrumentation and communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, or NFC

• Understanding of metrology fundamentals, including measurement accuracy, repeatability, and calibration

• Experience designing, building, or debugging electrical test systems, including schematics, test interface electronics, or PCBAs; experience with tools such as Altium Designer is a plus

• Proficiency in Python and experience using software to automate hardware, instrumentation, or test processes; experience with C/C++ or other systems languages is a plus

• Experience debugging hardware and software issues using structured problem-solving techniques

• Experience analyzing engineering or manufacturing data to evaluate test performance and identify failure trends; familiarity with SPC and manufacturing process capability is a plus

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally

• Strong commitment to 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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

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 $120,000 - $160,000. 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.