Fire Protection Principal Specialist

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services – Real Estate Solutions has a Facilities Engineer role focusing on Fire Protection Systems. The position is based in Marlborough, MA with responsibilities across the Northeast. You will manage fire alarm, prevention and suppression systems and coordinate with customers, contractors, and regulators.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fire protection, MA/NFPA knowledge, and strong project-management and communication skills to drive compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience with Fire Alarm Systems and NFPA 72 knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of MA and National Building codes and FM design requirements.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for Fire Protection Systems.
• Ensure compliance with RTX policies and all fire codes and regulations.
• Provide technical support to management and trades personnel.
• Deliver system operations training to facilities and security teams.
• Coordinate regulatory requests with local, state and federal agencies.
• Evaluate systems and propose cost-effective improvements.
• Review drawings for NFPA, FM compliance and RTX directives.
• Lead teams and develop solutions aligned with goals.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and on-call needs.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

NFPA Codes

Massachusetts Building Codes

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ME or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: Country: United States of America Location: MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our Enterprise Services team:

RTX Enterprise Services – Real Estate Solutions has an opening for a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility but also includes responsibilities for other Northeast locations. Manages the fire protection systems to ensure that all fire alarm, fire prevention and suppression systems are compliant and at the highest state of readiness. Interfaces with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering to complete tasks. Responsible for the conceptual design, detailed design contracting, installation contracting, and acceptance testing of various fire protection systems. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of FM Insurance Programs and Company protocols specifically related to maintaining RTX fire protection programs.

What You Will do:

• Subject matter expertise of Fire Protection Systems
• Responsible to meet all RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.
• Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.
• Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.
• Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.
• Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives
• Provide team leadership based on your technical knowledge and ability to routinely develop cost effective solutions over a range of complex issues while ensuring solutions are innovative and consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
• Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.
• Liaison with local fire departments
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties

Qualifications You Must Have

• At least 5 years’ experience and field knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Alarm System Programming, Fire Alarm System Testing Requirements, and NFPA 72 installation knowledge andexperienceof one of the two following fire protection fields: Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action) or Specialty Suppression Systems (CO2, Halon, FM200, Novec, Inergen, Wet Chemical, Dry Chemical…)T

• This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME or related field a minimum 5 years’ experience in leading building infrastructure, and maintenance projects and or an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant applicable work experience in lieu of a degree.

• At least 5 years’ experience with and understanding of State of Massachusetts and National Building codes, NFPA codes and standards and FM design requirements Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management experience

• Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.

• Candidate shall have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.

• Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance