# Fire Protection Specialist (Facilities Infrastructure) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8901606002?gh_jid=8901606002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-fire-protection-specialist-facilities-infrastructure/

## About the role

The Fire Protection Specialist designs, maintains, inspects, commissions, and troubleshoots fire and life safety systems across assigned sites. This role combines in-house fire protection design with hands-on field work: inspection, testing, maintenance, contractor oversight, and commissioning of alarm, detection, and water or gas-based suppression systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in the design of fire protection systems, including field installation, inspection, testing, and/or commissioning
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Willing to work extended hours and respond after hours as needed
- Willing to travel for specific project or site needs
- Able to work in active production, test, and construction environments and perform field inspections

Tags: Facilities Infrastructure Ops - Cape

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