Process
I applied through a recruiter.
They asked what my most technical challenge was and how I overcame it. It was a behavioral interview, so it was not that stressful. I would imagine the technical interviews to be much harder.
Questions
What is the most technical challenge you overcame?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the SpaceX Controls Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Controls Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Controls Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Great Challenge
Engineer • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
January 23, 2025
Pros: Cutting edge innovation
Radical technology
Limitless challenges
Immeasurable individual and company pride in achievements
Various company perks and experiences (where else does an employee have the prospect of a spacewalk?!)
First in class
Cons: Extensive required overtime
Jobs that always seem to be hot
Lazy work and failures can have catastrophic results
Not a passive job for the undevoted
4.0
Fast-paced work with high stress and long hours
Supplier Development Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
May 17, 2026
Pros: Fast-paced and extreme ownership of the project
Cons: Stressful work environment and long hours
4.0
Rockets and Satellites
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
November 6, 2025
Pros: Working with cool technology and teams.
Cons: Sad pay, and sad hours worked.
- 5.0Great ChallengeEngineer • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXJanuary 23, 2025Pros: Cutting edge innovation Radical technology Limitless challenges Immeasurable individual and company pride in achievements Various company perks and experiences (where else does an employee have the prospect of a spacewalk?!) First in classCons: Extensive required overtime Jobs that always seem to be hot Lazy work and failures can have catastrophic results Not a passive job for the undevoted
- 4.0Fast-paced work with high stress and long hoursSupplier Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAMay 17, 2026Pros: Fast-paced and extreme ownership of the projectCons: Stressful work environment and long hours
- 4.0Rockets and SatellitesSWE Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, WANovember 6, 2025Pros: Working with cool technology and teams.Cons: Sad pay, and sad hours worked.
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