Mechanical Design Engineer Interview Experience - Pasadena, California
May 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
30-minute phone call with a well-versed hiring manager.
They knew a lot about the company's goals and immediate plans for the future, as well as the role that I was applying for.
Questions
Why do you want to work for SpaceX?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanical Design Engineer role in Pasadena, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in Pasadena, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in Pasadena, California.
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
Entry Level SpaceX Engineer
Reliability Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
October 26, 2025
Pros: - Interesting work
- Great mentorship
- A lot of ownership
- A lot of stock
- Liquidish stock
Cons: - Long hours
- Pay is mid compared to tech
- 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.
- 4.0Entry Level SpaceX EngineerReliability Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAOctober 26, 2025Pros: - Interesting work - Great mentorship - A lot of ownership - A lot of stock - Liquidish stockCons: - Long hours - Pay is mid compared to tech
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