# Electrical Test Tech Lead

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** QA Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, Git, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers, Test Automation, Lab Test Systems, System Validation, Electrical Engineering, Pcbas
**Posted:** 2026-04-22

> Leads a team developing Python-based test infrastructure and lab validation systems for hardware products. Requires 5+ years in test engineering, strong EE fundamentals, hands-on lab experience, and scripting skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Lead a small team of electrical test engineers and technicians, setting direction, priorities, and expectations for execution
- Set the technical vision and roadmap for electrical test infrastructure, aligning team priorities with broader hardware and product goals
- Own and architect system-level validation in partnership with systems engineering across development phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient execution
- Define and enforce best practices for test architecture, automation, data quality, and documentation to scale team effectiveness
- Architect and guide the development of **Python**-based test infrastructure, automation frameworks, and lab test systems
- Guide development of scalable lab test systems and fixtures (including test PCBAs, breakouts, and instrumentation interfaces) to increase velocity across programs
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to influence product architecture for testability, observability, and long-term robustness
- Ensure lab infrastructure, tools, and processes scale to support multiple concurrent programs and increasing system complexity
- Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally to support builds and partners

## Qualifications

- **BS** or greater in **Electrical Engineering**, **Computer Engineering**, or related field
- **5+ years** experience in system validation, test engineering, electrical engineering, or similar roles
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and driving team execution
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
- Experience with scripting (**Python** or similar) and version control (**Git**)
- Extensive hands-on lab experience including use of **oscilloscopes**, **multimeters**, **spectrum analyzers**, and similar equipment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with system-level thinking
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging **AI** tools in day-to-day tasks

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