Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks.
Very heavy on technicals. They will start broad and then will dive deeper. Expect a ton of follow-up questions about every answer. Make sure you know everything about projects you've done and past internships. Know fundamentals of mechanics, stress, manufacturing, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Build Engineering Intern role.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Build Engineering Intern roles is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Build Engineering Intern interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
long hours
Component Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
November 9, 2025
Pros: Flexible work time in the morning and afternoon.
Cons: Long hours, and expected to work overtime
5.0
Great work
Structures Engineer II • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 24, 2025
Pros: Great opportunity to take on responsibilities and learn quickly, with fantastic colleagues.
Cons: Burnout can happen, but it’s not terrible.
4.0
Rewarding work but high expectations and long hours
Engineer • Former Employee
Floridatown, FL
June 8, 2026
Pros: Exciting, challenging access to internal company and industry information, and very rewarding work.
Cons: Very hard work, and very high expectations of employees. Long hours.
- 4.0long hoursComponent Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 9, 2025Pros: Flexible work time in the morning and afternoon.Cons: Long hours, and expected to work overtime
- 5.0Great workStructures Engineer II • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 24, 2025Pros: Great opportunity to take on responsibilities and learn quickly, with fantastic colleagues.Cons: Burnout can happen, but it’s not terrible.
- 4.0Rewarding work but high expectations and long hoursEngineer • Former EmployeeFloridatown, FLJune 8, 2026Pros: Exciting, challenging access to internal company and industry information, and very rewarding work.Cons: Very hard work, and very high expectations of employees. Long hours.
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