Staff Electrical Engineer (Research and Development)

Job Description

• 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

Your Responsibilities

• Advanced Development Projects: Spearhead early-stage design and development of biometric wearable devices, using data analytics to guide decision-making and determine success criteria
• Data-Driven System Validation: Design and execute system-level validation protocols, utilizing engineering fundamentals combined with statistical methods to ensure optimal performance in real-world scenarios
• Advanced Data Processing & Statistical Techniques: Use Python and other statistical tools to process large data sets, conduct feasibility testing, and inform engineering design decisions
• Circuit Design & Simulation: Apply an understanding of circuit design principles and tools like SPICE for designing and validating hardware circuits in wearable technology systems
• Prototyping & Functional Verification: Test and validate hardware prototypes for in-depth functional testing, utilizing a variety of lab equipment for debugging and analysis
• Test Design & Failure Investigation: 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across hardware, software, data science, and product to shape development strategies, ensuring data insights drive both technical and strategic decisions
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure successful development and scale-up of products

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.