Process
I applied online.
My interview experience at SpaceX was disappointing. The expectations felt extremely high, even for mid-level roles. Missing even one or two questions seemed to stop the process, and there was little tolerance for not knowing something. It felt like they prioritize candidates who already know everything rather than those willing to learn. Overall, a very rigid and negative experience.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 47 interview experiences for the SpaceX Engineer role.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral30%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
1.0
Not for everyone
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 16, 2024
Pros: Fast pace, intelligent people, and the cool factor.
Cons: Cutthroat culture, fancy sweatshop, and you are just a replaceable number.
4.0
Naughty job
Engineer • Current Employee
California, MD
February 25, 2024
Pros: Class work environment and lots of fun
Cons: Cali is too hot for me.
4.0
High highs, low lows
Engineer • Current Employee
Boca Chica
October 6, 2025
Pros: Extremely mission driven company. Likelihood of success is high in the medium to long term. Great place to level up as an engineer.
Cons: You will not have a life outside of work, especially in Starbase.
- 1.0Not for everyoneEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 16, 2024Pros: Fast pace, intelligent people, and the cool factor.Cons: Cutthroat culture, fancy sweatshop, and you are just a replaceable number.
- 4.0Naughty jobEngineer • Current EmployeeCalifornia, MDFebruary 25, 2024Pros: Class work environment and lots of funCons: Cali is too hot for me.
- 4.0High highs, low lowsEngineer • Current EmployeeBoca ChicaOctober 6, 2025Pros: Extremely mission driven company. Likelihood of success is high in the medium to long term. Great place to level up as an engineer.Cons: You will not have a life outside of work, especially in Starbase.
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