Process
Contact about the position via LinkedIn.
Had an initial interview with HR that covered basic technical questions on:
- Material strengths
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Fluid dynamics
- Manufacturing economics
- Manufacturing processes
Brush up on all these subjects before interviewing.
I had an interview with the managing engineer over the phone but declined to go further because I didn't want to live in California, being worked 14-16 hours a day.
Questions
Which materials have higher tensile strength and hardness: titanium, aluminum, or stainless steel?
Some bending moment questions.
If you have a fluid going through a converging-diverging nozzle, what will happen?
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Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Additive Manufacturing Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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