Sr. Specialist, Facilities Engineer - Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Facilities Engineer for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Stennis Space Center in MS.

The role focuses on verification, maintenance, inspection, and repair of GSE and MH equipment, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will work with engineers to ensure GSE systems meet design, maintainability, and performance goals, including planning PM/CM, inventory, and tooling support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 4+ years; in lieu of a degree, 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires Ground Support Equipment (GSE) experience.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive/corrective maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site liaison to GSE design team to ensure maintainability and efficiency.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations for GSE improvements.
• Use modeling tool software to assess and optimize GSE performance.
• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate maintenance feedback into specs.
• Author PM, CM, and proof load work instructions.
• Utilize CMMS to track tasks, inventory, PM, CM and trends.

Skills

GSE experience

Security clearance

Project management

Clear written communication

Forklift license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree (optional)

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Facilities Engineer - Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Job Code: 42111

Job Location: Stennis, MS; On-site

Job Schedule:4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Facilities, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and Material Handling (MH) equipment engineer/specialist for our Stennis Space Center location. This individual will primarily be responsible for verification, inventory, storage, shipment, servicing, inspecting, and repairing of powered and non-powered GSE to include hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting. It is essential this position is capable and has the knowledge to research, interpret, and apply industry, company, and regulatory requirements to facility, GSE, and MH equipment in support of assembly, testing and transportation of large liquid rocket engines and components.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Serve as site liaison to program Ground Support Equipment (GSE) design team and provide engineering input during design phases to ensure maintainability and operational efficiency
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations for GSE improvements
• Using modeling tool software, assess and optimize GSE performance and operational requirements
• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate operational and maintenance feedback into equipment specifications
• Author Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM) and proof load work instructions
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) system(s) in tracking tasks, work instructions, inventory, PM, CM, and trending data of assigned equipment
• Preform work to planning and schedules for preventive maintenance and repair assignments detailed work instructions
• Oversee maintenance operations and mechanical functions of GSE and lifting devices
• Research parts and material using government, military and commercial publications
• Coordinate shipment of outgoing material with end users, etc.
• Support real property maintenance, repairs, and other Facilities services at the Engine Assembly Facility utilizing various service providers
• Oversee contractor activity in support of facility & equipment maintenance plans and projects to support various program initiatives
• Less than 10% travel.
• Conduct Periodic inventory
• Ability to obtain a NASA Personal Reliability Program (PRP) clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires Ground Support Equipment (GSE) experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience including GSE design and development.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Hazmat inventory control regulations/warehousing
• Certified Project Manager a plus
• Self-starter who is capable of working toward established goals with minimal day to day direction
• May perform limited budget and schedule responsibilities for projects
• Ability to obtain a forklift license
• Physical ability to lift 32 pounds
• Experience with GSE design software (CAD, FEA, or similar engineering tools)
• Knowledge of front-loading methodologies and Design for Maintainability (DFM) principles
• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and methodologies
• Design for Test (DFT) knowledge to ensure GSE testability and verification requirements are incorporated early in the design phase
• Design for Unit Cost (DFUC) experience to optimize equipment design for cost-effectiveness
• Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) understanding to ensure parts availability, lead times, and vendor capabilities are considered in design decisions
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) expertise to create GSE designs that are efficient to produce and assemble
• Knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment such as high-pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and hydraulic systems, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in electrical, mechanical, and/or HVAC maintenance
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance of Material Handling (MH) systems and Lifting
• Devices and Equipment (LDE) maintenance, proof testing, and rigging
• Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

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