Principal Switchboard Design Architect

STS Aviation Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Principal Switchboard Development Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This onsite role focuses on advancing switchboard products from concept through production release with hands‑on leadership and technical ownership.

The successful candidate will drive architecture, engineering, validation, and certification efforts while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable power distribution solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 12+ years of direct engineering experience in switchboards, motor control centers, or related power distribution equipment.
• Experience leading product development from concept to production release.
• Experience owning switchboard bus structures and electrical enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering development of switchboards from defined requirements through production release.
• Translate requirements into complete, executable designs and architecture.
• Establish product architecture meeting electrical, mechanical, thermal, certification, and manufacturing needs.
• Own design of bus structures, electrical enclosures, and integration with components.

Skills

Switchboard design

Product development leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

STS Technical Services is seeking a Principal Switchboard Development Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This onsite role focuses on advancing switchboard products from concept through production release with hands‑on leadership and technical ownership.

The successful candidate will drive architecture, engineering, validation, and certification efforts while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable power distribution solutions.