Manufacturing Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
A recruiter reached out to me with a job description that sounded very exciting and was closely related to my interests and ambitions. When the interview began, I was surprised to find that I was being interviewed for a different position, in which I had no interest and which would have resulted in lower compensation.
Questions
What was your college GPA and high school SAT score?
Why don't you know your GPA and SAT scores?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Manufacturing Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 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.
- 4.0Shaping the future of space travelManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 8, 2025Pros: Always a new challenge and a fast-paced work environment. The scope of work is flexible and adaptive.Cons: Extremely long hours! It's hard to set boundaries and continue to meet expectations.
