Process
Phone interview and take-home test.
Plenty of cantilever beam questions were asked during the phone interview, which was conducted by a recruiter. The take-home test was challenging and participants were given a week to complete it.
Questions
Heat distribution along a cylindrical extrusion
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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.
3.0
A lot of hype
Avionics Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 3, 2024
Pros: Great atmosphere, team effort, and on-site perks.
Cons: High turnover, long days and weeks, and work-life balance is hard to navigate. High critique from colleagues.
- 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.
- 3.0A lot of hypeAvionics Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 3, 2024Pros: Great atmosphere, team effort, and on-site perks.Cons: High turnover, long days and weeks, and work-life balance is hard to navigate. High critique from colleagues.
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