Staff Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing)

WHOOP; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Parental leave 18 weeks

Stock options

WHOOP membership

Medical, dental & vision

Wellness stipend $500/year

Sleep performance bonus $100

Rooftop office views in Boston

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Staff Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing) to lead test strategy and deliver scalable solutions ensuring each device meets high quality standards.

You will own complex manufacturing test challenges from strategy to production outcomes, mentor engineers, and drive improvements in test coverage, yield, and cycle time while collaborating across multiple engineering and manufacturing teams in a Boston-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing hardware test systems for high-volume electronics.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.
• Experience owning manufacturing test strategy from development through ramp.
• Strong knowledge of test coverage, calibration, GR&R, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, development, validation, and deployment of automated test equipment (ATE) for engineering validation and mass production.
• Develop scalable automated test methodologies using Python to validate electrical, RF, and sensor performance on manufacturing lines.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to balance test coverage, quality, yield, and cost.
• Own test readiness from factory bring-up through production ramp with partners and fixture qualification.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on test architecture, debugging, and automation.

Skills

Test strategy

Automated test

Python

C/C++

Electronics testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Electronic test equipment

Manufacturing test rigs

Job description

• WHOOP is hiring a Staff Hardware Test Engineer (Manufacturing) to lead manufacturing test strategy and deliver scalable test solutions that ensure every WHOOP device meets the highest standards of quality and reliability
• You will take ownership of complex manufacturing test challenges from high-level objectives through strategy, execution, and production outcomes
• Working across Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Reliability, you will drive alignment on test strategy, influence product and manufacturing decisions, and deliver measurable improvements in test coverage, quality, yield, cycle time, and cost
• You will also establish best practices, raise engineering standards, and mentor engineers across the team
• Lead the architecture, development, validation, and deployment of automated test equipment (ATE), electrical test fixtures, and control systems for engineering validation, NPI, and mass production
• Develop and establish scalable automated test methodologies and applications using Python to validate electrical, functional, RF, and sensor performance on manufacturing lines
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, and Quality engineering teams to make tradeoffs around test coverage, product quality, cycle time, yield, cost, and schedule
• Lead complex and ambiguous manufacturing test investigations, structuring problems, identifying technical and operational risks, and driving cross-functional teams to root cause and resolution
• Own manufacturing test readiness and outcomes through factory bring-up and production ramp with manufacturing partners, including fixture qualification, calibration, correlation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
• Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify systemic opportunities and deliver measurable improvements in yield, process capability, test coverage, quality, cycle time, and cost
• Establish manufacturing test best practices, methodologies, and standards that improve execution quality and scalability across programs
• Identify technical and execution risks proactively and drive mitigation strategies with engineering teams and manufacturing partners
• Contribute to product and manufacturing roadmaps by identifying test technology, infrastructure, and capability investments required for future products
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on test architecture, debugging, automation, and manufacturing test methodologies

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.

• Experience mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices within a team
• Experience designing electronic circuits and PCBAs using tools such as Altium Designer
• Extensive experience working with CMs and JDMs, including factory bring-up, NPI, production ramp, and sustaining support
• Demonstrated experience independently owning manufacturing test strategy and execution from product development through NPI, ramp, and mass production
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous technical initiatives and drive outcomes across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions, align stakeholders, and communicate effectively across engineering, operations, and leadership
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing quality, yield, efficiency, test coverage, or cost
• Deep understanding of electronics, instrumentation, measurement systems, and communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, and NFC
• 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
• 10+ years of experience developing hardware test systems, automated test equipment, or manufacturing test solutions for high-volume consumer electronics or similarly complex products
• Strong understanding of manufacturing test methodologies and data analysis, including test coverage, calibration, correlation, GR&R, process capability, yield analysis, and failure analysis
• Extensive experience designing, validating, and debugging manufacturing test fixtures, instrumentation, and production hardware
• Strong proficiency in Python for developing automated manufacturing test applications; experience with C/C++ or other systems languages is a plus