Principal Engineer

Janicki Industries • Sedro-Woolley, WA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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).
• Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CATIA, NX, or equivalent CAD software preferred
• Experience with composites, advanced manufacturing, or complex aerospace assemblies is ideal

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

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
• discretionary bonus
• 401(k) matching
• vacation
• health benefits
• additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees