Principal Engineer

Role details

Janicki Overview: At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture . Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Position Description Principal Engineers are renowned technical experts who solve the most complex engineering challenges, influence company-wide technical direction, and provide strategic leadership across programs. They break down large-scale problems into actionable work, mentor senior technical leaders, and drive major initiatives that elevate organizational capability.

Roles & Responsibilities: Serves as a recognized expert with exceptional technical knowledge and problem-solving capability Solves large-scale, complex engineering problems and decomposes them into actionable tasks for others Provides strategic technical guidance and influences company-wide engineering direction Demonstrates advanced skills across multiple engineering disciplines and leads cross-functional initiatives Sets technical standards within their specialty and provides advanced training to engineering teams Drives major improvement initiatives that significantly enhance organizational performance Leads complex, high-impact projects with organization-wide implications Communicates strategic technical direction and complex concepts to senior leadership and broad audiences Exhibits exceptional business acumen, ensuring alignment between technical strategy and business goals Provides strategic leadership, mentoring other leaders and shaping the organization’s technical vision Solves the most complex and strategic problems, shaping the company’s approach to innovation Demonstrates exceptional learning agility, mastering new domains and applying knowledge to drive success Leads major cross-functional efforts and drives initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction Mentors team members and emerging leaders, promoting skill development and knowledge transfer The Principal Engineer role includes multiple levels of competency, determined by performance, expertise, and organizational impact.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred Extensive experience solving complex, high-impact engineering problems Demonstrated mastery across multiple engineering disciplines Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering initiatives Experience mentoring senior engineers and guiding technical strategy Experience with CATIA, NX, or equivalent CAD software preferred Experience with composites, advanced manufacturing, or complex aerospace assemblies is ideal Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program. Detailed Wage Information Wage range for this role is between $160,000 - $215,000 per year plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role.

Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) 401k with employer matching Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) Education reimbursement program Several shift options Premium pay for off-shifts Premium pay for security clearance if applicable Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply!

We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people! By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings. Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.