Sr. Associate, Facilities Engineer - Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
L3Harris · John C Stennis Space Center, MS
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior reliability role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in John C Stennis Space Center, MS. Associate, Facilities Engineer - Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- APQP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $102k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 293 live postings that list pay, out of 791 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$140k, from 286 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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- Root cause 52%
- Team leadership 29%
- FMEA 21%
- Automation 21%
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This plant: L3Harris in John C Stennis Space Center
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- Manufacturing Technician B · Manufacturing · Technician
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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 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
- ✓Requires Ground Support Equipment (GSE) experience.
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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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. Associate, Facilities Engineer - Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
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
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