Process
First, I had a phone screen with the technical recruiter.
Then, I had two follow-up phone calls with hiring managers over the next two to three weeks.
Finally, I had a day of interviews on-site with multiple rounds of one-on-one interviews.
Questions
Why do you want to work here?
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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
1.0
Revolving Door
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 24, 2024
Pros: It is hard to find any pros.
Cons: Management all the way to the top. Everything is shoddy and only works through brute force.
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.
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
- 1.0Revolving DoorEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 24, 2024Pros: It is hard to find any pros.Cons: Management all the way to the top. Everything is shoddy and only works through brute force.
- 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.
- 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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