WHOOP · 2 days ago
Senior Hardware Engineering Project Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expWHOOP is a company focused on unlocking human performance and healthspan. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of next-generation WHOOP devices, managing end-to-end New Product Introduction efforts and ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Lead and align cross-functional hardware teams—including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Compliance Engineering—to deliver new WHOOP products from concept through launch
Manage full lifecycle NPI projects, ensuring alignment with technical performance, budget, and schedule targets
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across hardware domains such as PCBAs, plastics, batteries, haptics, wireless components, and engineering test fixtures
Coordinate with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Data Science, Signal Processing, Industrial Design, and Product Management to define milestones, remove blockers, and maintain execution momentum
Own the execution of hardware builds from early prototypes through Design Validation Testing (DVT), including hands-on support at manufacturing sites
Partner with hardware technical leads to plan and prioritize validation activities—from small-scale experiments to full beta testing cycles
Manage risk and issue tracking frameworks, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders
Lead through ambiguity and change, guiding teams through tactical pivots while keeping DRIs aligned and progress on track
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within WHOOP’s Hardware Product Development framework to drive organizational effectiveness and executional consistency
Communicate status updates and influence decisions at the executive level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience managing complex hardware development programs
Proven success launching at least one consumer hardware product involving cross-functional integration of mechanical and electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier timelines and component development workflows from DFM/DFX through ramp
Skilled in organizing and driving execution across multiple parallel workstreams in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Comfortable with international travel (up to 15%) to support engineering builds and supplier interactions
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Meaningful equity
Benefits
Generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
2019-11-12Series D· $55M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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