Process
I spoke with a recruiter and then two engineers. All phone conversations lasted about 30 minutes each. Straight to the point. They dive deep into your resume. Did not go further after that.
Questions
Describe all the engineering aspects that go into the design and manufacturing of a swivel chair.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Design Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral43%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
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
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
overall pretty solid place to work
Integration Engineer • Current Employee
McGregor, TX
January 16, 2024
Pros: You get insane autonomy to go take on a project, and the result is that you put something in space. Equity compensation is rather competitive.
Cons: Long hours, changing priorities, and inflexible workplace requirements that make it hard to work from home, etc.
- 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.
- 4.0Great 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.
- 4.0overall pretty solid place to workIntegration Engineer • Current EmployeeMcGregor, TXJanuary 16, 2024Pros: You get insane autonomy to go take on a project, and the result is that you put something in space. Equity compensation is rather competitive.Cons: Long hours, changing priorities, and inflexible workplace requirements that make it hard to work from home, etc.
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