Process
The process was straightforward and direct. If you knew the answer, great. If you did not know the answer, you could move on. The engineer was friendly and answered any questions I had.
Questions
This was an entry-level position. Basic questions were asked about FIFOs and metastability.
Then, I was asked to code an RTL design for an Ethernet cable. I had to dissect packets of data and extract the payload while discarding everything else.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX FPGA Verification Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their FPGA Verification Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's FPGA Verification Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 5.0Working at SpaceXTest Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 21, 2024Pros: The willingness of the company to try new things, take risks, and allow people to accomplish their objectives with minimal oversight is amazing.Cons: A decent amount of time is spent reinventing the wheel and re-learning the same lesson, just in a slightly different context or program. This sometimes leads to innovation and/or improvement, but just as often leads to headaches.
- 5.0Challenging Work, Lots of Responsibility, RewardingGnc Engineer II • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 24, 2025Pros: Well-compensated between base salary and stock options, with lots of opportunities to take on real-world problems and own solutions.Cons: Long hours, with 50 to 60 hours a week being standard, create a stressful environment.
- 4.0I don’t want to leave a reviewLaunch Engineer • Former EmployeeVandenberg AFB, CAFebruary 18, 2025Pros: Fun, exciting mission and rewarding moments.Cons: Hard work, long hours, tough culture, and a poor location
