Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Berkeley, California
Process
They recruited me out of a master's program. I then submitted my resume.
They asked strange questions about my SAT scores, which I had taken over 8 years prior. They also inquired about stress-strain curves and other basic materials questions.
Questions
Describe the stress-strain curve for metals and what happens as you load and unload the material past its yield strength.
What did you get on your SATs?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Berkeley, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Berkeley, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Berkeley, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
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- 4.0Hard but funMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAJanuary 14, 2024Pros: Really rewarding work. And very fun.Cons: Lots of extra hours of work.
