Process
This was a tough interview process, no getting around that. It started with a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by two technical phone calls with engineers. After this, I did an onsite, which consisted of a tour, a presentation, and five additional 1:1 interviews. All interviews were technical in nature, though each was quite different. In some, they asked questions about previous projects. In others, they asked questions about mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Questions
If you had to list three primary aerospace metals, what would they be?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer I role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Manufacturing Engineer I interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Super exciting place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 16, 2024Pros: High impact, awesome on the resume, a lot of trust, and super exciting.Cons: Above average work hours; you get on call
- 5.0reviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 13, 2025Pros: A good company to work for.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 5.0Great ChallengeEngineer • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXJanuary 23, 2025Pros: Cutting edge innovation Radical technology Limitless challenges Immeasurable individual and company pride in achievements Various company perks and experiences (where else does an employee have the prospect of a spacewalk?!) First in classCons: Extensive required overtime Jobs that always seem to be hot Lazy work and failures can have catastrophic results Not a passive job for the undevoted
