5+ years of experience in fire protection system design and construction
Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) preferred
NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs
Proficient in Autodesk Revit
Experience with fire & smoke software modeling
Responsibilities
Lead engineering design and analysis for fire and life safety systems
Develop compliance documents and fire life safety designs for facilities
Create Alternate Means & Methods to meet performance-based design criteria
Oversee hazardous material analysis for code compliance
Support construction teams in resolving technical issues
Lead commissioning activities during testing phases
Conduct fire/life safety code reviews and analyses
Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
Benefits
Opportunity to mentor junior engineers
Engagement in large-scale manufacturing environments
Involvement in complex design evaluations
Support for professional development and certifications
Dynamic work environment with innovative projects
Full Job Description
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer provides advanced design and operations engineering support and subject matter expertise in fire protection, life safety, building and fire codes, fire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes, fire and smoke spread, fire detection, alarm and sprinkler system design, industrial fire hazards, fire investigation support, and other fire and life safety topics. This role leads complex design-evaluations, mentors junior engineers, and delivers robust solutions for SpaceX including large scale manufacturing environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead 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 SpaceX facilities
Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to support performance-based design criteria that meet the intent of code
Perform and oversee hazardous material analysis for code compliance, including chemical classification, chemical maximum allowable quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support
Support facility construction and operations teams to develop field solutions and resolve technical issues
Support and lead aspects of commissioning activities during pre-test and AHJ testing phases for launch site facility builds
Conduct fire/life safety code reviews and analyses
Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
Review and comment on shop drawing design packages developed by contractors/engineering firms
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project team leadership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards
Degree in fire protection engineering
Professional Engineer License (P.E.)
NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs
Ability to lead project design teams and mentor others
Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance
Fire & Smoke software modeling capabilities
Construction Administration experience
Proficient in Autodesk Revit
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Willing to travel for specific project needs
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
