Senior Composite Design Engineer

Janicki Industries•Hamilton, WA

About The Position

Janicki Industries is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to contribute to the conceptual and detailed design of new aircraft platforms and modifications to existing aircraft. The role develops and documents composite parts and assemblies that meet performance, weight, and cost requirements while supporting manufacturability. It requires technical proficiency, precision, methodical work, and analytical thinking to solve design problems. The engineer owns the design and development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations. The work includes CAD modeling in NX, structural sizing, design reviews, documentation, and evaluation of feedback. The engineer coordinates across engineering, manufacturing, procurement/planning, quality assurance, and other departments to mature designs from conception through production, and works with manufacturing teams on producible design packages, tooling, fixtures, documentation, and design changes. The position participates in, leads, and initiates design reviews; presents CAD models and technical explanations; and incorporates multidisciplinary feedback. It also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and assisting the Project Engineer with day-to-day design-team tasking. Punctuality and good attendance are essential conditions of employment. Other duties may be assigned. The position may require obtaining a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory and require agreement to participate in a Continuous Evaluation program. Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The stated base wage range is $135,000–$170,000, plus a discretionary bonus. The posting also describes benefits and additional pay opportunities, including off-shift, off-site, and access pay. Actual compensation is based on job-related, nondiscriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of composite aircraft design experience.
Proficiency in CAD software; CATIA V5 or Siemens NX is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency in structural analysis using classical hand methods or FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran to validate designs under various load conditions.
Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills in English.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR and EAR regulations.
Agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program is required for the mandatory Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance may be required; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
Must pass a preemployment drug test; federal drug testing requirements include preemployment testing for cannabis.
Must be punctual and maintain good attendance.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of core engineering principles.
Practical aircraft understanding and enthusiasm, such as piloting, homebuilding, A&P work, or radio-controlled aircraft experience.
Passion for hands-on work such as building, machining, fabricating, or repair.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment with complex aircraft assemblies.
Proficiency with FEMAP/NASTRAN finite element analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Own design and development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations for new aircraft designs and modifications to existing aircraft.
Complete CAD modeling in NX, structural sizing, design reviews, and documentation, integrating and weighing feedback.
Conduct trade studies to evaluate composite design concepts using first-principles methods and analysis.
Coordinate with Project Engineers, Stress Engineers, Manufacturing, Procurement/Planning, QA, and other departments to mature designs from conception to production.
Participate in, lead, and initiate design reviews; present CAD models, explain technical decisions, and incorporate feedback from multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to create producible design packages and assist with tooling, fixtures, documentation, and design changes to maintain design and specification requirements.
Mentor less experienced engineers and assist the Project Engineer with day-to-day tasking of the design team.
Be at work on time and maintain good attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.