MistyWest is seeking a Technical Lead to lead the development of innovative hardware products from concept through production. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who thrives in multidisciplinary product development environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while guiding cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving technical direction, supporting client engagements, and ensuring high-quality product delivery across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, mechanical, and firmware development
Drive product architecture, technical strategy, and engineering decision-making
Collaborate with clients to define requirements, scope, and development priorities
Guide products through EVT, DVT, and PVT stages of development
Support system integration, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting activities
Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, reliability, and scalability
Contribute to project planning, technical reviews, and risk management activities
Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in hardware product development
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
Familiarity with PCB design experience using tools such as Altium Designer
Mechanical CAD experience using SolidWorks, Onshape, or equivalent platforms
Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and system integration
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing embedded systems and firmware-integrated products
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and product certification processes
Experience working directly with external clients or stakeholders
Understanding of DFM, DFA, and production scaling considerations
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting team development

Bonus Assets

Experience working in a consulting or product development services environment
Exposure to IoT, robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, or consumer electronics
Familiarity with rapid prototyping and lab equipment
Experience with manufacturing partner coordination and supplier engagement
Passion for building impactful, production-ready technology solutions

4 weeks vacation to start
Comprehensive health & extended dental coverage
3 Pro-D days plus an annual learning budget
Banked time
And much more
Range for this role: 135k to 157k annually (based on experience and qualifications).