Sr. Fire Protection Engineer (Starlink)
@ SpaceX

Bastrop, Texas, United States
On Site
Posted 3 days ago

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Job Overview

SpaceX is on a mission to enable human life on Mars by developing cutting-edge technologies. As a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer (Starlink), you will support facility fire and life safety system design, spanning technical analysis, code compliance, and construction support.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design, analysis, calculations, and specifications for facility fire and life safety systems
  • Develop building and fire code compliance documents and life safety designs
  • Create AM&M proposals to local AHJs for performance-based design criteria
  • Perform hazardous material analysis and related system design support
  • Assist facility construction teams with field solutions
  • Participate in commissioning activities during pre-test and AHJ testing phases
  • Conduct fire/life safety code reviews and analyses
  • Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
  • Review shop drawing design packages

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years experience in fire protection system design or consulting
  • 2+ years experience with building and fire codes, including NFPA standards

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fire protection engineering
  • Professional Engineer license and NICET certification
  • Experience leading project design teams and construction administration
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit and fire/smoke software modeling

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel up to 25%
  • Onsite work required; remote work not considered
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform physical activities
  • Compliance with ITAR requirements for U.S. citizenship or residency

Key skills/competency

  • Fire Protection
  • Life Safety
  • Code Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • NFPA Standards
  • Technical Reporting
  • Construction Support
  • Hazardous Material Analysis
  • Design Engineering
  • Project Leadership
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How to Get Hired at SpaceX

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight fire protection and engineering expertise.
  • Research SpaceX: Review their mission, projects, and culture.
  • Showcase certifications: Emphasize PE license and NICET credentials.
  • Prepare examples: Detail past code compliance and project leadership.
  • Practice interviews: Focus on technical and scenario-based questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review NFPA code standards thoroughly.
Practice Autodesk Revit fire modeling.
Study hazardous material safety protocols.
Brush up on technical calculation methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past teamwork in engineering projects.
Explain handling tight deadlines effectively.
Discuss leadership in design team scenarios.
Share experiences with conflict resolution.

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