Process
I interviewed for the Graduate Engineer position, which is basically an internship but for people who will have an undergraduate degree.
The interview process involved two 30-minute phone calls with senior engineers.
The first call was largely non-technical, asking why SpaceX, exploring my experiences, including a behavioral question or two, and concluding with some fairly easy technical questions.
The second call was very fast-paced, featuring many rapid-fire, challenging technical questions.
Questions
What factors would you consider to model a balloon that was just untied (meaning the gas inside will now be let out) as accurately as possible?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Graduate Mechanical Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Graduate Mechanical Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Graduate Mechanical Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 5.0Best company in the worldLead Launch Engineer • Current EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLSeptember 30, 2026Pros: Best company in the world.Cons: So good that it allows the rest of the industry to be incompetent
- 5.0Engaging work with intense demands and poor balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAOctober 27, 2026Pros: Interesting work with brilliant peopleCons: Work life balance is a struggle, and it is very intense.
- 4.0Solid ExperienceTest Engineer • Current EmployeeMcGregor, TXOctober 14, 2025Pros: Good work environment and staffCons: Not the best location for work.
