Fire Protection Technician

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Fire Protection Technician to provide design support and subject matter expertise across fire protection, life safety, codes, and risk assessment of materials and processes. The role focuses on ensuring performance-based design meets code intent and supports industrial fire hazards.

You will manage commissioning phases, conduct inspections and testing, and collaborate with facilities teams, contractors, and authorities to coordinate installations, upgrades, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 2+ years designing or constructing fire protection systems.
• Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA standards.
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) required or preferred.
• NICET certification in fire protection programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, calculations for fire and life safety systems.
• Verify compliance with current fire codes and system operation.
• Develop AM&M proposals to AHJ to meet code intent.
• Manage commissioning phases of life safety projects.
• Conduct inspections, audits, testing to identify deficiencies.
• Coordinate installations with facilities teams, contractors, and authorities.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory audits and records.

Skills

Strong communication

Project design leadership

Prioritization

Hands-on approach

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in fire protection engineering

Professional Engineer License

NICET certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Fire modeling software

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The fire protection technician provides 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, 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
• Verify and sustain building adherence to current fire codes and the operational integrity of fire life safety systems
• Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code
• Manage the commissioning phase of fire life safety projects, from initial planning and risk assessments through to post-commissioning monitoring and adjustments
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and testing of fire life safety systems (e.g., alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers) to identify and resolve deficiencies proactively
• Collaborate with facilities teams, contractors, and external authorities (e.g., fire marshals) to coordinate system installations, upgrades, and certifications
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, reports, and records of inspections, compliance activities, and corrective actions to support regulatory audits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 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 as needed
• Willing to travel for specific project needs

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