Fire Protection Systems Engineer - Field to Commissioning

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to design, maintain, and commission fire and life-safety systems across assigned sites, combining in-house design with hands-on field work.

You will inspect, test, and commission alarms and suppression systems, coordinate with facilities, EHS, and contractors, and ensure compliance with building and NFPA standards in dynamic production environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing fire protection systems, including field installation, inspection, testing, and/or commissioning.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm, detection, and suppression systems for new construction and changes, including layouts, calculations, and submittals.
• Manage operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Plan and conduct inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire/life-safety systems and close deficiencies.

Skills

Fire protection design

Field inspection

Project coordination

Code compliance

Education

NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification

NFPA codes & standards knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to design, maintain, and commission fire and life-safety systems across assigned sites, combining in-house design with hands-on field work.

You will inspect, test, and commission alarms and suppression systems, coordinate with facilities, EHS, and contractors, and ensure compliance with building and NFPA standards in dynamic production environments.