Process
Terrible. Scheduled an interview with no input for 8:30 at night, missed it, and ghosted for a week. Rescheduled the interview, missed it, then missed the reschedule of the reschedule. Doesn't respect your time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Engineering Internship role.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Engineering Internship roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral33%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Engineering Internship interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
Mech Engineer
Mech Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
August 23, 2025
Pros: Technical One-on-One and Presentation as well as an exam
Cons: Very long. Asked for an additional interview after an in-person interview.
5.0
Very ambitious company with vigorous work environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 13, 2024
Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the world
Cons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
5.0
Strong vision but long hours can be tough
Engineer • Current Employee
Cape Canaveral, FL
July 5, 2026
Pros: The vision
No desk jobs here
Powerful company with determined employees
Pays below avg for full time employees and extract as many hours as they can
Cons: Long hours can be challenging if you don’t have a good manager or understanding partner.
Stocks are good.
Vacation starts with 3 weeks a year.
On-site food is not bad.
Sabbatical at 5 years.
- 3.0Mech EngineerMech Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 23, 2025Pros: Technical One-on-One and Presentation as well as an examCons: Very long. Asked for an additional interview after an in-person interview.
- 5.0Very ambitious company with vigorous work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 13, 2024Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the worldCons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
- 5.0Strong vision but long hours can be toughEngineer • Current EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLJuly 5, 2026Pros: The vision No desk jobs here Powerful company with determined employees Pays below avg for full time employees and extract as many hours as they canCons: Long hours can be challenging if you don’t have a good manager or understanding partner. Stocks are good. Vacation starts with 3 weeks a year. On-site food is not bad. Sabbatical at 5 years.
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