or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Fire Protection Engineer at SpaceX will provide engineering design support and expertise in fire protection and life safety systems. Daily responsibilities include developing compliance documents, conducting hazardous material analysis, supporting construction teams, and reviewing design packages. The role also involves preparing technical reports and participating in commissioning activities for facility builds.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
Worth weighing
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel for specific project needs
- No salary or benefits listed in the posting
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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