Process
Contacted via email.
Went through two phone interviews, with understandable difficulty.
The first interview was to ensure basic understanding. The second included questions requiring a deeper understanding.
Did not receive an offer.
Generally have a positive view of the company and the process.
Make sure to study up.
Questions
If you have two pipes of different diameter and different material, both axially holding a weight at the same height, how does one determine the percentage of weight being held by each object?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Controls Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Controls Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Controls Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Great place too workLead Avionics Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 20, 2024Pros: The ups and downs of the role are fairly extreme. At the highs, you get to work on exciting and constantly challenging tasks. The stock bonuses are obviously very lucrative, and the longer you stay, the better the payout continues to get.Cons: Stressful environment and high stakes with very limited timelines. Many brilliant, but challenging people to work with.
- 3.0Great learning opportunities, but burnout is realLaunch Engineer • Former EmployeeLompoc, CAJuly 27, 2026Pros: Extreme ownership, high scope and impact, and constantly a learning environment.Cons: Burnout is real and constant, but leadership will not do much about it. It is a sink-or-swim environment.
