Fire Protection Engineer
SpaceX · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from SpaceX's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 13, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Bastrop, TX
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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 SpaceX facilities
- Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code
- Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical maximum allowable quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support
- Support facility construction teams to develop field solutions
- Support 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
What they're asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering disciplineEducation
- 2+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consultingExperience
- Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & StandardsSkillPreferred
- Degree in fire protection engineeringEducationPreferred
- Professional Engineer License (P.E., passed the Principles of Engineering exam)CredentialPreferred
- NICET certification in relevant fire protection programsCredentialPreferred
- Ability to lead project design teamsSkillPreferred
- Knowledgeable in OSHA complianceSkillPreferred
- Fire & Smoke software modeling capabilitiesSkillPreferred
- Construction Administration experienceSkillPreferred
- Proficient in Autodesk RevitSkillPreferred
- Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as neededSkillPreferred
- Willing to travel for specific project needs.SkillPreferred
- 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.SkillPreferred
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Job description
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. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER The fire protection engineer provides engineering design support and subject matter expertise in the following areas: 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 issues. 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 SpaceX facilities • Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code • Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical maximum allowable quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support • Support facility construction teams to develop field solutions • Support 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline • 2+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards • Degree in fire protection engineering • Professional Engineer License (P.E., passed the Principles of Engineering exam) • NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs • Ability to lead project design teams • 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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