Technical Lead, MistyWest, CA

At MistyWest, our Technical Lead is a senior engineering leader who delivers best-in-class client experience by planning and leading the product’s overall architecture (the “what”) and technical direction (the “how”) to address the client’s business problems.

They have the ability to identify the core system-level requirements of a project based on the client’s needs, create the project estimate, sell the project to the client through confidence building, envision the architecture, drive the system design process, and communicate and collaborate on it with the project team. They will work closely with a project manager and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, and designers to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments.

This role requires expertise in Firmware and Electronics Engineering and the ability to get deeply involved in the technical aspects of the project, including system design and hands-on involvement with the project, especially with sensors, optics, motion control, and various communication protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Client Vision & Product Definition: Understand the client’s business goals and problems, defining product requirements to create an integrated solution.
• Technical Leadership & Guidance: Provide technical direction, assist in implementation, and troubleshoot issues for successful project execution.
• Project Planning & Task Management: Define technical tasks, detailing the “what” and “how”, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication & Expectation Management: Regularly update internal and external stakeholders on project status, wins, and losses while managing client expectations.
• Client Check-Ins & Roadmap Alignment: Conduct weekly check-ins with client leadership, ensuring alignment with expectations and tracking the product/client roadmap.
• Scope & Risk Management: Identify scope changes early and communicate them to business development and project management teams to prevent misalignment.
• Quality & Performance Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet technical accuracy, scientific integrity, and relevance to customer needs, evaluating final product performance.
• Technical Trade-offs & Decision Making: Balance client needs, risks, budget, and quality to optimize system design and project outcomes.
• Collaboration & Team Efficiency: Facilitate efficient communication between internal teams and clients, ensuring smooth workflow and team productivity.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, contribute to leadership processes, and advocate for best practices in technical operations.