Senior Systems Engineer

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our hardware team in Boston. You will lead system-level engineering across Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Product disciplines to ensure robust wearable hardware designs.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, performing verification, and guiding architecture reviews. Travel up to 15% is required as we collaborate with partners and suppliers. Competitive base salary with equity is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering, hardware design, or related domain.
• Proven expertise in electrical system architecture and integration.
• Strong cross-disciplinary understanding of electrical, firmware, and mechanical domains.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for wearable hardware programs, aligning requirements, architecture, and execution.
• Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and technical documentation across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate across Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Signal Processing, and Product teams.
• Develop verification and validation strategies with defined test protocols and metrics.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify risks and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Mentor engineers and potentially take on leadership as the team grows.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Electrical systems engineering

Hardware design

System architecture

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication skills

Mentoring

Tools

Schematic/Layout reviews

Hardware bring-up equipment

Laboratory testing

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 meaningful insights into their bodies and daily lives, transforming the way they approach health and performance.

WHOOP is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems 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 systems engineering activities for wearable hardware programs, ensuring alignment between product requirements, system architecture, and technical execution.
• Define, maintain, and manage system requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and refine system requirements, focusing on seamless integration of Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing, and Product components.
• Develop and execute verification and validation strategies to confirm alignment with system requirements, defining test protocols and success metrics.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, providing technical recommendations that improve system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Identify technical risks, investigate root causes, and drive cross-functional resolution throughout development.
• Mentor engineers through hands-on technical guidance and leadership, with opportunities to take on people management responsibilities as the team grows.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to collaborate with partners, suppliers, and manufacturers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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 with schematic/layout reviews, and laboratory equipment for hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor or manage engineers from diverse technical backgrounds.

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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 $140,000 - $195,000 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.