Process
Four-person panel interview that lasted about an hour. I answered the question four times before we ended the call. They kept bringing more people on and asking the same question again.
Questions
If you were tasked with picking a new material for the outside of a rocket, where would you start?
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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
5.0
Meaningful Work
Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 24, 2024
Pros: I am continually inspired by the company’s mission and how smart and hardworking my coworkers are. There is truly no company like SpaceX.
Cons: You probably have slightly higher earning potential at other companies.
5.0
Great place for people who like working on meaningful things
Engineer • Current Employee
May 17, 2024
Pros: No shortage of interesting challenges
Good culture
Smart people
Cons: If work-life balance matters to you, you will have some trouble.
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.
- 5.0Meaningful WorkEngineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 24, 2024Pros: I am continually inspired by the company’s mission and how smart and hardworking my coworkers are. There is truly no company like SpaceX.Cons: You probably have slightly higher earning potential at other companies.
- 5.0Great place for people who like working on meaningful thingsEngineer • Current EmployeeMay 17, 2024Pros: No shortage of interesting challenges Good culture Smart peopleCons: If work-life balance matters to you, you will have some trouble.
- 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.
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