Process
Interview with recruiter, then two rounds with the hiring manager and someone on the team.
Then a final panel round: a full day with a bunch of people, a project presentation, and 1-1 interviews.
Questions
Cantilever beam question - ideal cross section under different loading conditions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Design Engineer role.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral41%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Great opportunities for young engineers, work weekends.
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, CA
September 10, 2026
Pros: You can make significant contributions as a young engineer.
Cons: Long work hours and weekend work.
4.0
Solid company, with top Talent, Long hours
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, CA
December 2, 2024
Pros: You'll be working on some of the best products in the world. The level of talent and knowledge of coworkers is unmatched.
Cons: Long working hours, but then again, this is where engineers learn to thrive and be scrappy.
4.0
Exciting but Hard Work
Thermal Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
September 22, 2024
Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around
Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.
- 4.0Great opportunities for young engineers, work weekends.Mechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, CASeptember 10, 2026Pros: You can make significant contributions as a young engineer.Cons: Long work hours and weekend work.
- 4.0Solid company, with top Talent, Long hoursMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, CADecember 2, 2024Pros: You'll be working on some of the best products in the world. The level of talent and knowledge of coworkers is unmatched.Cons: Long working hours, but then again, this is where engineers learn to thrive and be scrappy.
- 4.0Exciting but Hard WorkThermal Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 22, 2024Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people aroundCons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.
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