Process
They asked me about some of my favorite past projects and to describe some of the challenges.
Then they asked about why I chose the designs that I did.
Questions
When a hot dog expands, in which direction does it split and why?
If you were stranded in the middle of nowhere and you lost one set of lug nuts on your car, what would you do and why?
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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.
5.0
Spacex
Quality Inspector • Current Employee
March 1, 2024
Pros: You get a lot of benefits and perks.
Cons: Long hours of 50 to 60 hours a week.
- 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.
- 5.0SpacexQuality Inspector • Current EmployeeMarch 1, 2024Pros: You get a lot of benefits and perks.Cons: Long hours of 50 to 60 hours a week.
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