Systems Engineer

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.

This position is located in Hamilton, Washington State.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer works with engineering, finance, contracts, and sales to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and enable data-driven decisions. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with process improvement, including maintaining enterprise systems, leading technical projects, automating workflows, and monitoring metrics to track efficiency, quality, and trends. By connecting systems with operational needs, the position supports accurate quoting, contract execution, and program delivery.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary technical and operational liaison between finance, contracts, and sales within engineering.
• Identify inefficiencies in workflows, systems, and data exchange, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise systems supporting engineering programs and business operations.
• Lead technical projects from concept to implementation, including system upgrades, deployments, and integrations.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Develops and monitors metrics, KPIs, and performance reports to assess efficiency, quality, and trends.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across engineering, finance, contracts, and sales systems.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve issues, streamline processes, and achieve operational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience owning, managing, or administering systems in an enterprise or engineering environment.
• Experience with systems supporting workflows, data processes, or cross-team operations (Engineering, Finance, True Contracts, or Sales).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in at least one technical domain: server administration, networking, virtualization, cloud architecture, enterprise security, or workflow automation.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Security certification or equivalent DoD 8570-compliant certification.
• Experience leading system or process improvement projects in engineering or business operations.
• Hands-on experience with automation, monitoring metrics/KPIs, and data-driven process optimization.

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION

Wage range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000, 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.

Salary : $83,000 - $145,000