Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Brownsville, Texas
Process
The interview process began with a phone screening that covered general HR questions. The next stage was a technical interview, starting with general statistics and physics questions and then progressing to more challenging problems. The third stage involved another technical interview with even harder questions.
Questions
Why did aluminum bikes stop using tubes greater than 1.25" OD?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Brownsville, Texas.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Brownsville, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Brownsville, Texas.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 2.0Not for everyoneMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLJuly 21, 2024Pros: Very fast paced, and not a lot of oversight when you make design changes, which can be a blessing or a curse.Cons: No work life balance. In order to be successful, you need to be available/on call 24/7 and work most weekends and holidays. Every year, they are required to fire 10% of the employees, so if you're not a workaholic, you'll eventually get fired.
- 4.0Great place to kickstart your careerMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXSeptember 10, 2025Pros: Exciting work and endless opportunities for growth and learningCons: Difficult and demanding work, and questionable leadership at times.
- 4.0Hard but funMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAJanuary 14, 2024Pros: Really rewarding work. And very fun.Cons: Lots of extra hours of work.
