Fire Protection Engineer (Starlink)
Quick Summary
Support engineering design, analysis, calculations,
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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 the intent of the code
- →Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliance 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
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting (Internship and college competitions teams count)
- Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s or Master’s 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
Requirements
~1 min read- Willing to work extended hours as needed to meet project timelines
- Willing to travel 25% for specific project needs
What We Offer
~1 min readPay range:
Fire Protection Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Fire Protection Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
Listing Details
- Posted
- March 27, 2026
- First seen
- March 23, 2026
- Last seen
- April 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 23
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 58%
- Scored at
- April 15, 2026
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