Fire Protection Engineer

Bastrop, TXPosted 8 weeks ago

Role Overview

SpaceX is hiring a entry-level Fire Protection Engineer. This is a contract role in Bastrop. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

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.

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

The fire protection engineer provides engineering design support and subject matter expertise in the following areas: fire protection, life safety, building and fire codes, fire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes, fire and smoke spread, fire detection, alarm and sprinkler system design, industrial fire hazards, fire investigation support, and other fire and life safety issues.

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 performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code
Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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
Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance
Fire & Smoke software modeling capabilities
Construction Administration experience
Proficient in Autodesk Revit

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Willing to travel for specific project needs.
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Fire Protection Engineer position at SpaceX?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SpaceX. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Fire Protection Engineer position at SpaceX located?

This position is based in Bastrop. SpaceX has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Fire Protection Engineer at SpaceX earn?

SpaceX has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Fire Protection Engineer role at SpaceX posted?

This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Fire Protection Engineer role at SpaceX entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements SpaceX has listed.