This senior role is for an experienced NICET-certified fire alarm professional who will serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert for fire alarm and life-safety systems at Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada campus. The position focuses on managing fire alarm strategies, standards, and lifecycle management in mission-critical environments. The candidate will lead project development and ensure compliance with various codes and standards while addressing special hazards. Strong project management and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems, with Level III+ strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in fire alarm design, engineering, programming, installation oversight, commissioning, and/or system ownership.
• Proven ownership of projects from kickoff through construction, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handover.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm architecture, detection, notification/emergency communications, networking/programming, and integration.
• Deep familiarity with NFPA 72, NEC, IBC/IFC, NFPA 101, and related standards.

• Own strategy, standards, specifications, and lifecycle management for fire alarm and related detection/notification systems.
• Lead or support project development with design, construction, and Fire Response.
• Review designs, drawings, calculations, shop drawings, and submittals for code compliance.
• Address special hazards and integration with suppression, smoke control, and mass notification.
• Manage consultants, vendors, and subcontractors through submittal review, RFIs, field inspections, and quality assurance.
• Support construction, commissioning, acceptance testing, AHJ inspections, and turnover documentation.
• Provide ongoing SME support including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, upgrades, and maintenance strategy.

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.