Staff 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 Description

Staff Engineers are recognized technical authorities who lead the development of innovative solutions, guide technical strategy, and solve the most complex engineering challenges across the organization. They break down large-scale problems into actionable work for others, mentor technical leaders, and influence company-wide technical direction.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Bellingham, and Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serves as a technical knowledge expert, applying deep expertise to solve complex, high-impact engineering challenges
• Decomposes large-scale technical problems into actionable tasks for engineering teams
• Provides strategic technical guidance across programs, influencing company-wide direction
• Leads development of innovative solutions, engineering standards, and best practices
• Integrates advanced knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines to drive cross-functional initiatives
• Mentors engineers and emerging technical leaders, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer
• Oversees major engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful delivery
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Demonstrates strong business acumen, ensuring technical strategies align with business objectives
• Champions major improvement initiatives that enhance organizational performance and technical capability
• Represents Janicki in high-stakes technical discussions, both internally and externally
• Drives strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and address complex customer challenges
• Sets technical direction within their specialty and contributes to industry-level standards
• The Staff Engineer role includes multiple levels of competency, determined by performance, expertise, and leadership impact.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated mastery in one or more engineering disciplines
• Proven experience solving complex, high-impact technical problems
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and guide 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 $130,000 - $170,000 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 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 : $130,000 - $170,000