Facilities Engineer - Facilities Engineering
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment, including high-pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and hydraulic systems.
- Demonstrated ability in electrical, mechanical, and/or heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning maintenance.
- Knowledge of material handling systems and lifting devices and equipment maintenance and proof testing.
- Experience managing contractor and maintenance disciplines.
- Experience managing facility custodial operations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to draft and work to plans and schedules for preventive maintenance and repair assignments, including detailed work instructions.
- Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
- Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least two years of related experience; alternatively, at least eight years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing plans and specifications for facility renovations or new construction and review plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with all required functions for assigned projects and facilities activities.
- Direct projects of moderate scope and complexity, including facility design and construction, office and plant layout, and equipment and furniture relocation.
- Monitor project status and ensure contractual requirements are met.
- Work with other departments on conceptual development, estimates, and final design efforts.
- Develop standard computerized specifications.
- Oversee contractor activity supporting facility and equipment maintenance plans and projects for program initiatives.
- Oversee custodial, lawn care, and other building and grounds operations and staff in office, operations, and warehouse environments.
- Prepare records that accurately reflect project status and cost from inception through completion, and maintain accurate facility drawings.
- Coordinate preparation of technical documents and work instructions with other engineering disciplines as needed.
- Coordinate continuous improvement efforts as directed.
- Assign work to less senior employees as appropriate and required.
- Perform limited budget and schedule responsibilities for projects, as needed.
- Provide oversight of contractor activity supporting facility and equipment maintenance plans and projects for program initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
- Aerospace background with an airframe and powerplant license, military experience, or at least 10 years of equivalent experience is beneficial.
About the company
L3Harris Technologies provides aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers, including sensors, communications, propulsion, and space assets. Its products combine hardware and software into integrated systems used for missions, from tactical radios and night vision to satellite payloads and missile defense. The company blends two legacies—Harris and L3—plus an acquisition strategy to deliver quick, field-ready capabilities, with a focus on space, missiles, and resilient satellite communications. Its goal is to deliver mission-ready defense and intelligence technology at scale for national security and related customers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Founded
1895
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 backlog hit $42 billion after $7.3 billion orders and raised guidance.
- June 2026 Camden groundbreaking expands PAC-3 capacity as missile inventories stay depleted.
- August 2026 Intuitive Machines contract deepens L3Harris's SDA Tranche 3 missile-defense platform.
What critics are saying
- Christopher Kubasik's August 2026 ouster exposed governance fragility and succession disruption.
- Aerojet Rocketdyne integration and Camden expansions must execute flawlessly before 2030 demand spikes.
- Lockheed and Pentagon pricing pressure can compress margins if delivery slips or defects emerge.
What makes L3Harris Technologies unique
- PAC-3 and THAAD propulsion make L3Harris irreplaceable in U.S. missile defense.
- Space & Mission Systems plus Missile Solutions give Sam Mehta 80% revenue control.
- Roman telescope optics and NGI motors show unmatched breadth across space and interceptors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance