Fire Protection Engineer (Starlink)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Starlink is the worlds first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming online gaming video calls and design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and we are looking for worldclass engineers to ensure that our facilities can meet the needs of the production and engineering Fire Protection Engineer provides engineering design support and subject matter expertise in fire protection life safety building and fire codes fire hazard and risk assessment fire and smoke spread fire detection alarm and sprinkler system design industrial fire hazards fire investigation support and other facilities engineering expertise.

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 facilities
• Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performancebased 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 pretest 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors or Masters 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours as needed to meet project timelines
• Willing to travel 25% for specific project needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Fire Protection Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Fire Protection Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 longterm 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.

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.

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