Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer

Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. We build cutting-edge wearable technology that empowers members to perform at their peak through continuous physiological monitoring and personalized insights. WHOOP is seeking a Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory and compliance efforts across our hardware portfolio. This role will own end-to-end compliance strategy and execution for new product introductions and continuous improvement projects, ensuring our devices meet global regulatory, safety, and environmental standards. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, operations, quality, and external test labs to bring products to market efficiently and compliantly. RESPONSIBILITIES: - - Own and execute the hardware compliance strategy for new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement (CI) projects. - Plan, coordinate, and run compliance testing including (but not limited to): - FCC / ISED / CE (EMC, RF) - Safety (IEC/UL standards) - SAR / RF exposure - Manage relationships with external test labs and certification bodies - Drive pre-compliance testing and debug issues early in development to reduce risk - Assess global regulatory requirements and translate them into clear engineering requirements - Provide support to Global Market Access projects to ensure timely certifications and filings across key markets - Partner with hardware and firmware teams to resolve compliance failures and optimize designs - Maintain and organize technical documentation for certifications, including test reports and declarations - Support design changes and sustaining updates, ensuring continued compliance across product lifecycleIdentify risks proactively and drive mitigation plans to meet aggressive launch timelines - Stay current on evolving regulatory standards and assess impact on WHOOP products QUALIFICATIONS: - - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field - 5–8+ years of experience in hardware compliance, regulatory engineering, or product certification - Deep knowledge of FCC, CE, and global regulatory frameworks - Hands-on experience running EMC/RF testing, SAR, and certification processes - Experience working with external labs and certification agencies - Ability to debug compliance failures and collaborate on hardware design improvements - Knowledge of battery safety standards (IEC 62133, UN38.3) - Familiarity with environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, etc.) - Experience supporting global market launches 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. Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ 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 an ... (truncated, view full listing at source)