Responsible for design, development and testing of electronic hardware and firmware from product specifications.  Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to electrical system designs.  Conducts research to produce cost effective design solutions, improvements, and new products.  Participates in the review and creation of design specifications, timelines, and cost estimates.  Provides specialized knowledge on complex technical and design matters.  Creates and maintains documentation at specification, functional, implementation and code levels for all projects.  Establishes test and verification/validation criteria and ensures complete documentation of data in properly maintained engineering databases and on the shared drive.  Designs, or oversees the design of test fixtures as needed.  Supports existing products currently in production.

Able to work independently but still as part of a design team.  This position needs to have the skills and experience to perform the role of a lead Project Engineer.     Mentors junior engineers and/or technicians to improve skill level of the engineering team.