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SpaceX · 11 hours ago

Fire Protection Specialist (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Fire Protection Specialist for their Starlink project. The role involves providing design support and expertise in fire protection and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with fire codes, and managing fire safety projects.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support engineering design, analysis, calculations and specifications for facility fire and life safety systems

Verify and sustain building adherence to current fire codes and the operational integrity of fire life safety systems

Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code

Manage the commissioning phase of fire life safety projects, from initial planning and risk assessments through to post-commissioning monitoring and adjustments

Conduct routine inspections, audits, and testing of fire life safety systems (e.g., alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers) to identify and resolve deficiencies proactively

Collaborate with facilities teams, contractors, and external authorities (e.g., fire marshals) to coordinate system installations, upgrades, and certifications

Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, reports, and records of inspections, compliance activities, and corrective actions to support regulatory audits

Qualification

Fire protection systems designBuilding & Fire Codes knowledgeProfessional Engineer LicenseNICET certificationFire & Smoke software modelingOSHA compliance knowledgeConstruction Administration experienceAutodesk Revit proficiencyProject design team leadership

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting

Willing to work extended hours as needed

Willing to travel for specific project needs

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