Process
I had a phone interview with a recruiter. We scheduled a day and time, and then the recruiter called me.
The recruiter asked many regular questions, as well as special questions for that position.
Questions
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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
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.
5.0
Everything is fantastic with no downsides
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 22, 2026
Pros: Everything extra text to meet minimum word count
5.0
Great Challenge
Engineer • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
January 23, 2025
Pros: Cutting edge innovation
Radical technology
Limitless challenges
Immeasurable individual and company pride in achievements
Various company perks and experiences (where else does an employee have the prospect of a spacewalk?!)
First in class
Cons: Extensive required overtime
Jobs that always seem to be hot
Lazy work and failures can have catastrophic results
Not a passive job for the undevoted
- 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.
- 5.0Everything is fantastic with no downsidesEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 22, 2026Pros: Everything extra text to meet minimum word count
- 5.0Great ChallengeEngineer • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXJanuary 23, 2025Pros: Cutting edge innovation Radical technology Limitless challenges Immeasurable individual and company pride in achievements Various company perks and experiences (where else does an employee have the prospect of a spacewalk?!) First in classCons: Extensive required overtime Jobs that always seem to be hot Lazy work and failures can have catastrophic results Not a passive job for the undevoted
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