Principal Engineer

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 DescriptionPrincipal 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 expertwith exceptional technical knowledge and problem-solving capabilitySolves large-scale, complex engineering problems and decomposes them into actionable tasks for othersProvides strategic technical guidanceand influences company-wide engineering directionDemonstrates advanced skills across multiple engineering disciplines and leads cross-functional initiativesSets technical standards within their specialty and provides advanced training to engineering teamsDrives major improvement initiatives that significantly enhance organizational performanceLeads complex, high-impact projects with organization-wide implicationsCommunicates strategic technical direction and complex concepts to senior leadership and broad audiencesExhibits exceptional business acumen, ensuring alignment between technical strategy and business goalsProvides strategic leadership, mentoring other leaders and shaping the organization's technical visionSolves the most complex and strategic problems, shaping the company's approach to innovationDemonstrates exceptional learning agility, mastering new domains and applying knowledge to drive successLeads major cross-functional efforts and drives initiatives that enhance customer satisfactionMentors team members and emerging leaders, promoting skill development and knowledge transferThe 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 preferredExtensive experience solving complex, high-impact engineering problemsDemonstrated mastery across multiple engineering disciplinesProven ability to lead cross-functional engineering initiativesExperience mentoring senior engineers and guiding technical strategyExperience with CATIA, NX, or equivalent CAD software preferredExperience with composites, advanced manufacturing, or complex aerospace assemblies is idealDue 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 InformationWage range for this role is between $160,000 - $215,000 an hour 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 abilitiesBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contributionDisability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insuranceHSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)401k with employer matchingPaid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)Education reimbursement programSeveral shift optionsPremium pay for off-shiftsPremium pay for security clearance if applicableNot 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.