Firmware Engineer (Contractor Position)

Overview

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.

We are hiring a Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to support an embedded product build. You will help develop core firmware features, including device sensing, power management, connectivity, and reliable system reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed
• Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic
• Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting
• Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavaila...