Senior Test Development Engineer, WHOOP
Electrical Engineering
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Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design or test system development
- Strong understanding of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, USB, Bluetooth, and NFC
- Proficiency in Altium for schematic design, PCB layout, and simulation
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python, LabVIEW, or C/C++
- Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs) and joint development manufacturers (JDMs), both domestically and internationally
- Experience in consumer electronics or wearable technology is preferred
- Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally
What the job involves
- As a Senior Test Development Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and deploying automated test equipment and tools for mass production, engineering validation, and supplier testing of cutting-edge wearable technology
- You'll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical, and Sensor Intelligence—to ensure robust and efficient test solutions throughout the product lifecycle
- Define overall test strategies and lead design-for-test (DFT) efforts throughout the product development cycle
- Design and develop electrical and control systems for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used in mass production
- Develop test fixtures for subsystem- or component-level validation during new product introduction (NPI)
- Improve test coverage and optimize fixtures to enhance reliability and reduce test cycle time
- Create and maintain procedures for manufacturing testing, including fixture qualification, calibration, maintenance, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external factory partners to support test fixture bring-up, troubleshoot issues, drive yield improvements, and analyze results
- Perform root cause analysis and apply data analytics to implement corrective actions across test systems
- Coordinate contingency plans for high-risk milestones via parallel path development
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Mar 2026
$575m
SERIES G
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Total funding: $979.8m
Company 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.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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