Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer
WHOOP
Other Engineering, Legal
Boston, MA, USA
USD 135k-185k / year + Equity
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.
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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