Process
I applied online.
A phone screen with a recruiter followed by two phone calls with engineers, and then an on-site interview where you present a presentation on a topic of your choice. Also, other technical interviews on-site as well.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 82 interview experiences for the SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer role.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral34%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Manufacturing Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
1.0
No
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 5, 2024
Pros: Everyone was too busy to help you learn anything, and Elon was coked up selling rides around the moon which we could never pull off. I quit pretty quick.
Cons: Oh right, pros means good things. Nope, no pros. Only cons; see above.
5.0
Incredible benefits and mission-driven work, but clout-chasing exists
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Bastrop, TX
June 10, 2026
Pros: Incredible benefits, career movement that is based on merit, stocks, mission focused, jobs with a measurable purpose, and incredibly passionate individuals
Cons: Clout-chasing and prestige among certain management and team members greatly underestimate the magnitude of scale often.
3.0
Driven team but tough communication and workload
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Bastrop, TX
September 23, 2026
Pros: Super driven and organized teams, and good opportunities to move
Cons: Works people too hard and is hard to talk to.
- 1.0NoManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 5, 2024Pros: Everyone was too busy to help you learn anything, and Elon was coked up selling rides around the moon which we could never pull off. I quit pretty quick.Cons: Oh right, pros means good things. Nope, no pros. Only cons; see above.
- 5.0Incredible benefits and mission-driven work, but clout-chasing existsManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeBastrop, TXJune 10, 2026Pros: Incredible benefits, career movement that is based on merit, stocks, mission focused, jobs with a measurable purpose, and incredibly passionate individualsCons: Clout-chasing and prestige among certain management and team members greatly underestimate the magnitude of scale often.
- 3.0Driven team but tough communication and workloadManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeBastrop, TXSeptember 23, 2026Pros: Super driven and organized teams, and good opportunities to moveCons: Works people too hard and is hard to talk to.
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