Manufacturing Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview process involved three interviews, progressively increasing in specificity.
The final interview was a PowerPoint presentation on the most complex project I have worked on.
The other two interviews focused primarily on questions about projects I've worked on and my motivations for wanting to work at SpaceX.
Questions
What was the hardest project you have worked on?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Manufacturing Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 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.
