Process
Internship Interview
The interview process consisted of two interviews with two different engineers.
One interview was more technically focused, asking questions about basic engineering concepts and then requiring an explanation of your answer. The other interview was more behavior-based.
Questions
Is a 2x4 stronger when loaded in a horizontal or vertical orientation?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the SpaceX Launch Operations Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Launch Operations Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Launch Operations Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Engineer at SpaceXSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTexas City, TXJuly 16, 2024Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: Sometimes it is very stressful in crunch.
- 4.03 month review - Raptor MachiningManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 25, 2025Pros: - A very rewarding job - A good variety of things in the job where every week is different - You have the freedom to come up with and work on projects that impact the company - When you ask, people are happy to teach you about what they do and there are a lot of smart people to learn fromCons: - Like any SpaceX job, it is a lot of hours. - You very much so get thrown into the fire at the start, but it gets better after a few months.
- 3.0Exciting work, great pay, very stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 19, 2025Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
