Fire Protection Engineer Job Description
Our goal at SpaceX is to make humanity a multiplanetary species, and we believe that this future is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
We design, build, test, and operate all parts of Starlink's system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. The Fire Protection Engineer provides engineering design support and subject matter expertise in fire protection, life safety, building and fire codes, fire hazard and risk assessment, fire and smoke spread, fire detection, alarm and sprinkler system design, industrial fire hazards, fire investigation support, and other facilities engineering expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support engineering design, analysis, calculations, and specifications for facility fire and life safety systems
* Develop building and fire code compliance documents and fire life safety designs for our facilities
* Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliance purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical maximum allowable quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support
Requirements:
* A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 1+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting
* Knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards
Benefits
* A competitive salary range of $95,000 - $115,000 per year
* A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks
* Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and mentorship programs