Fire Protection Engineer (Direct Hire)
Armstrong Flight Research CenterThe Fire Protection Engineer manages fire protection systems across the Center, supporting the planning, design, construction, modification, and maintenance of fire alarm, reporting, suppression, and related life safety systems in facilities, hangars, utilities, and mission-critical structures.Responsibilities include evaluating systemrequirements, advising project teams, ensuring code-compliant design integration, and maintaining life safety performance throughout the lifecycle.Prevents, identifies, and mitigates fire hazards including detecting, controlling, and suppressing fire events considering the effects of fire on people, structures, commodities, and the continuity of operations at Armstrong Flight Research Center.Facilitates adaptation to controversial, complex, or difficult changes involving fire protection infrastructure, systems, and fire safetyrequirements.Develops, interprets, and promotes fire safety codes, standards, and engineering practices.Provides specifications for building construction, exit and egress means, and mechanical systems in support of fire and life safety objectives.Conducts or participates in preliminary and critical design reviews; determines, develops, and defendsrequirements for fire protection and life safety systems throughout all phases of the facility life cycle.Identifies fire hazards and associated risks, evaluates the cost of protection, and assesses fire safety design solutions.Evaluates project progress and technical challenges; implements changes to improve performance and reports status to management and stakeholders. Influences and leads diverse, cross-organizational project teams in uncertain or evolving environments.Performs site walk-downs and witnesses acceptance testing of fire alarm, fire reporting, and fire suppression systems to ensure contract compliance, code compliance, and suitability for occupancy.
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