Process
The recruiter was knowledgeable and prompt. However, the hiring manager asked college-level, unrelated-to-position, and condescending questions.
Experienced engineers need to be approached more respectfully instead of having to answer physics questions on the phone.
Questions
Are you ready to work long hours?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the SpaceX Build Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Build Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral24%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Build Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
2.0
could be worse
Engineer • Former Employee
January 11, 2024
Pros: The most talented and hardworking people
Cons: With no life outside of work, your work is your life.
4.0
Excellent if you know what you're getting into
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
April 8, 2026
Pros: - Brilliant coworkers
- Top tier management
- Lack of red tape, able to iterate and collaborate very quickly
Cons: - WLB is quite rough at times
- Elon fanboyism isn't rampant, but does exist
- Lack of red tape also means a lack of guardrails, leading to stress and anxiety at times
3.0
Spacex
Hardware Test Specialist • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
September 22, 2024
Pros: Experience work that is related to space, and get to see rockets.
Cons: No work-life balance and long hours.
- 2.0could be worseEngineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 11, 2024Pros: The most talented and hardworking peopleCons: With no life outside of work, your work is your life.
- 4.0Excellent if you know what you're getting intoSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAApril 8, 2026Pros: - Brilliant coworkers - Top tier management - Lack of red tape, able to iterate and collaborate very quicklyCons: - WLB is quite rough at times - Elon fanboyism isn't rampant, but does exist - Lack of red tape also means a lack of guardrails, leading to stress and anxiety at times
- 3.0SpacexHardware Test Specialist • Current EmployeeRedmond, WASeptember 22, 2024Pros: Experience work that is related to space, and get to see rockets.Cons: No work-life balance and long hours.
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