It was supposed to be a "technical interview." I found this to be rather inaccurate, considering the questions were barely technical at all.

There weren't even any engineers present in the interview, so I didn't have the opportunity to demonstrate my relevant experience and knowledge at a deeper level.

I felt like I had a strong understanding of their project and confidence that I could be a valuable asset as an engineer. In my attempts to convey this, I was met with blank stares and awkward silences.

I am not sure the interviewers had a deep understanding of the tech stack, considering they weren't the engineers who I would even be working for.

The interview was also filled with many awkward silences. I was intent on politely waiting to be asked interview questions, but often, it felt like I was supposed to be leading the interview as the interviewee.

Overall, the interviewers were very friendly. I just wish there were other engineers in the meeting so that I could communicate the technical skills needed for them to actually understand my abilities.

Why do you want to work at NASA?