Technical Lead

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada MistyWest Full time

Technical Lead (Electronics & Firmware)

Full-Time Position

Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in MWHQ, Vancouver, BC)

Base Salary: $127,200

About MistyWest

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Role

As a Technical Lead at MistyWest, you'll drive the technical vision and system design to solve client challenges. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate closely with clients and project managers, and stay hands-on with key technologies like sensors, optics, and motion control to deliver innovative products across industries.

Accountabilities
  • Understand client goals and define technical solutions that align with their vision
  • Translate product requirements into clear technical tasks and project plans
  • Guide the team through implementation, problem-solving, and delivery
  • Communicate effectively with clients, managing expectations and weekly check-ins
  • Own the product roadmap and ensure alignment across stakeholders
  • Ensure high-quality, technically sound deliverables
  • Lead complex, multi-party projects and collaborate with external partners
  • Identify opportunities for IP reuse and process improvements
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal technical leadership
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
  • Minimum 5 years leading complex electro mechanical or embedded product development, including hardware firmware integration
  • Strong hands on background in embedded systems design including MCU selection, schematics, PCB review, sensor integration, power management, and firmware development (C/C++)
  • Experience with hardware in the loop testing, system bring up, debugging with lab instruments, and reliability validation
  • Proven ability to plan and deliver projects using standard project management tools and practices
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across electrical, firmware, mechanical, software, and manufacturing and working directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Excellent problem solving skills, high curiosity, and a learning oriented mindset
  • Asset. Experience with motion control, optics, or high precision sensing systems
  • Commitment to building sustainable, safe, and socially responsible technologies
Benefits
  • 4 weeks vacation to start
  • Comprehensive health & extended dental coverage
  • 3 Pro-D days plus an annual learning budget
  • Banked time
  • And much more


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