Senior Composite Design Engineer

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• Posted on October 16, 2026

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Hamilton, WA 98255, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required :
  Yes
• Pay or shift range: $135,000 USD to $170,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO
  002426

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.

We are looking for a Senior Composite Design Engineer for our growing team.

Janicki Industries is looking for Senior Composite Design Engineers of all levels to contribute to the conceptual and detailed design of new air platforms. Design Engineers are responsible for developing and documenting designs for composite parts and assemblies that meet performance, weight, and cost requirements, and are designed for manufacturability. Design Engineers must have technical proficiency, be precise and methodical, and use analytical thinking to arrive at innovative solutions for design problems.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Senior Design Engineer :

• 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 (NX), structural sizing, design reviews, and documentation, while integrating and weighing feedback.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate composite design concepts using first principal methods and analysis.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Stress Engineers, Manufacturing, Procurement/Planning, QA, and other departments as required to mature the design from conception to production.
• Participate in, lead, and initiate design reviews to present CAD models, provide technical explanations, and incorporate feedback from multidisciplinary teams, including assembly, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to create design packages that are producible, and assist with tooling, fixture, documentation, and design changes to maintain design and specification requirements.
• Mentor engineers with less experience and assist the Project Engineer with day-to-day tasking of the design team.
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

This position may require 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 agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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).

• A generalist with a strong understanding of core engineering principles
• Practical aircraft understanding and passion (pilot, homebuilding, A&P, RC, etc.)
• A passion for hands-on work (building, machining, fabricating, repair, etc.)
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment with complex aircraft assemblies is ideal
• Proficiency with FEMAP / NASTRAN finite element analysis (FEA) tools

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required
• 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 (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran) to validate designs under various load conditions
• Must have…