Process
I was contacted by the internship coordinator and asked to schedule an appointment for an interview.
Internship coordinators (three of them) called at the scheduled time, and we spoke for about 15 minutes. Very casual.
Questions
They ask about your past experiences and why you want to work for the specific role you applied for.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the NASA Mechanical Engineering Internship role in United States.
Success Rate
NASA's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Internship roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for NASA's Mechanical Engineering Internship interview process in United States.
NASA Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHouston, TXJune 20, 2025Pros: The culture is extremely supportive and generally very positive. Employees are there because they want to be, not because it is just a job.Cons: It is a government agency, so the pay is at best average, and there are no fringe benefits.
- 5.0Fantastic place to workEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeHuntsville, ALFebruary 2, 2024Pros: Fantastic projects to work on. Lots of opportunity for advancement and change. Great work/life balance.Cons: Salaries are lower than the industry for senior positions, especially senior leadership and executive positions.
- 4.0Cool projects hindered by government red tapeMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeHouston, TXOctober 19, 2026Pros: Work on cool stuff and with smart people.Cons: Lots of government red tape; Change goals every four years.
