SpaceX

Development Test Engineer Interview Experience

January 1, 2021

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Technical phone interview.

This was a basic interview where the interviewer asked me a couple of questions about projects I am currently working on, how I could improve them, and what my next steps are for each.

Then, he asked me some technical questions about test procedures using certain types of testing equipment.

One challenging question was posed, but it was meant to get me thinking.

Questions

Find the time it takes for an object to drop from a certain height that is attached to a shock cord of length L to stop.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the SpaceX Development Test Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

0%

Pass Rate

SpaceX's interview process for their Development Test Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive50%

Neutral50%

Negative0%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Development Test Engineer interview process in United States.

SpaceX Work Experiences

Great for young and hungry engineers

Software Engineer II • Current Employee

November 11, 2024

Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.

Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people. High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.

Great for young and hungry engineers

Software Engineer II • Current Employee

November 11, 2024

Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.

Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people. High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.

Exciting but Hard Work

Thermal Engineer • Former Employee

September 22, 2024

Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around

Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.

Exciting but Hard Work

Thermal Engineer • Former Employee

September 22, 2024

Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around

Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.

Fast paced company with high expectations

Supplier Development Engineer II • Current Employee

Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product. A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.

Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours. High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.

Fast paced company with high expectations

Supplier Development Engineer II • Current Employee

Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product. A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.

Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours. High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.

Great for young and hungry engineers

Software Engineer II • Current Employee

November 11, 2024

Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.

Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people. High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.

4.0
Great for young and hungry engineers
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
November 11, 2024
Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.
Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people. High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.

Exciting but Hard Work

Thermal Engineer • Former Employee

September 22, 2024

Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around

Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.

4.0
Exciting but Hard Work
Thermal Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
September 22, 2024
Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around
Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.

Fast paced company with high expectations

Supplier Development Engineer II • Current Employee

Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product. A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.

Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours. High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.

4.0
Fast paced company with high expectations
Supplier Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
April 18, 2025
Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product. A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.
Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours. High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.

SpaceX Interview Questions

Number of Islands

Given a grid representing land and water, count the number of distinct islands. An island is formed by connected land cells.

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