Stress Engineer

About the Company

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 on‑site in Sedro‑Woolley, Washington State.

Janicki Industries is looking for Stress Engineers of all levels to join one of our growing teams. A Stress Engineer would use their experience in design & fabrication, industry standards, and stress analysis to provide design and analysis guidance for composite tooling, metallic tooling, or production part projects. Stress Engineers are responsible for ensuring that the Project Engineering Team is compliant with all internal and external regulations as they pertain to tool strength, stability and structural performance.

Stress Engineers are expected to perform design & analysis, project management or assembly activities as needed to support project or Project Engineering Team demand.

• Guides and reviews the development and execution of specific design plans as related to stress analysis
• Produces stress analysis reports for stress critical designs
• Builds FEMs (Finite Element Model) and performs FEM analysis
• Assists in the development in processes, standards, and templates as they relate to stress
• Coordinates with stakeholders and manages off-load work
• Communicates and consults with customers, engineers, operations, and other stakeholders
• Performs design activities as needed to support Project Team requirements
• Coordinates tool specifications and plan design reviews
• Enforces industry standards and practices throughout all work performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 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.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Civil or a related field is required
• 1 or more years of experience with stress analysis required
• 1 or more years of experience with mechanical design required
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English required

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with composites, in a lean manufacturing environment or working with complex aircraft assemblies is ideal
• Experience with any of the following software preferred:
  Sim center Femap / Nastran, MS Office, Mathcad, Catia, NX or Solid Works, VBA, Python, or MATLAB

• Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts. 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.

• 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

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,…