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WHOOP is hiring a Senior Battery Engineer to support the performance, quality, and reliability of our battery systems across current and future products. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in sustaining and improving battery performance in the field, collaborating across engineering, quality, and supplier teams. You’ll contribute to failure analysis, qualification efforts, and regulatory compliance initiatives, while driving continuous improvement in our battery subsystem.RESPONSIBILITIES:Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for field quality issues related to battery systemsExecute validation testing and verification strategies for battery packs, cells, and associated electronicsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and qualify new suppliers, components, and manufacturing processesDevelop and maintain comprehensive test documentation for safety, durability, and regulatory complianceInterpret regulatory standards (UL, CE, IEC, etc.) and support certification testing activities with internal and external partnersContribute to battery subsystem risk assessments and DFMEAs, focusing on field reliability and complianceQUALIFICATIONS:5+ years of experience working with battery-powered devices, ideally in consumer electronics or wearablesBachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or related field)Preferred Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related fieldStrong understanding of lithium-ion cell design, battery chemistry, safety considerations, as well as system integrationFamiliarity with relevant regulatory standards (UL, CE, IEC) and experience supporting product certificationsHands-on experience conducting battery testing, analyzing results, and summarizing findings in technical reportsStrong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentExperience supporting supplier assessments or participating in supplier auditsExperience with rechargeable battery systems in wearables, consumer electronics, or related industries preferredExperience in managing supplier relationships, and auditing new suppliers and alternate battery technologies prefferedExperience mentoring or leading technical teams preferredExperience with scripting, data engineering, and visualization using Python or other relevant tools preferred 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.
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