Process
The initial phone screen was a thorough and detailed interrogation about your resume and past experience.
Be prepared to discuss your education and technical experience.
Also, be prepared to discuss your interests.
Overall, the interview was professional and engaging.
Questions
Why do you want to work at SpaceX?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 41 interview experiences for the SpaceX Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral27%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
2.0
could be worse
Engineer • Former Employee
January 11, 2024
Pros: The most talented and hardworking people
Cons: With no life outside of work, your work is your life.
4.0
SpaceX
Engineer • Former Employee
Brownsville, TX
July 20, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced work environment
Surrounded by insanely smart people
Cons: Extremely long hours
No 401k matching
4.0
Good environment but stressful with schedule changes
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
April 28, 2026
Pros: It has a very good environment.
Cons: Too much stress and last-minute schedule changes
- 2.0could be worseEngineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 11, 2024Pros: The most talented and hardworking peopleCons: With no life outside of work, your work is your life.
- 4.0SpaceXEngineer • Former EmployeeBrownsville, TXJuly 20, 2025Pros: Fast-paced work environment Surrounded by insanely smart peopleCons: Extremely long hours No 401k matching
- 4.0Good environment but stressful with schedule changesEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAApril 28, 2026Pros: It has a very good environment.Cons: Too much stress and last-minute schedule changes
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