Sr. Fire Protection Engineer
SpaceX
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SR. 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, 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 launch facilities
- Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical 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
- Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in fire protection engineering
- Professional Engineer License (P.E., passed the Principles of Engineering exam)
- Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards
- NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs
- Ability to lead project design teams
- Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance
- FDS software modeling capabilities
- Construction Administration experience
- Proficient in Autodesk Revit
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours as needed
- Willing to travel for specific project needs. Projects may include 25% or more of the time for extended periods of time
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Fire Protection Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive 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. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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