Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
I was asked to do a phone interview in which I was asked a lot of technical questions.
I was told I was going to the second round, which would involve a presentation on a project I had worked on at a previous job.
A few days later, I received a generic email stating I wasn't selected.
Overall, a very intense and fruitless interview.
Questions
I believe I was asked about the stress/strain curve and some basic equations and concepts related to bolts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Hard but funMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAJanuary 14, 2024Pros: Really rewarding work. And very fun.Cons: Lots of extra hours of work.
- 4.0Competitive StockMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, CANovember 4, 2025Pros: Significant stock package, a cool product, diverse projects (team dependent), and internal mobilityCons: High pressure, high stress, no work-life balance, and no 401k match because of stock potential.
- 3.0Difficult work, but stock ended up well worth it in the endMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 25, 2026Pros: Stock is really worth it in the long term, and it pays for some of the pain. It is a wonderful place to start a career and learn new things fast.Cons: 1 year at spacex drains 2-3 years of your life
