Sr. Fire Protection EngineerNew

The opportunity

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

What you'll do

  • 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

What they're looking for

  • 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