Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
March 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There are 5 phone interviews. The first is with HR, asking about your background. The rest are technical questions.
The onsite interview consists of a tour, more technical questions in 1:1 interviews, and a presentation to a panel of engineers.
Questions
How would you increase the strength of a cantilever beam?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral40%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to kickstart your career
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
September 10, 2025
Pros: Exciting work and endless opportunities for growth and learning
Cons: Difficult and demanding work, and questionable leadership at times.
4.0
Hard but fun
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
January 14, 2024
Pros: Really rewarding work. And very fun.
Cons: Lots of extra hours of work.
5.0
Entry level spacex engineer
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 18, 2024
Pros: Work on really good projects, surrounded by really smart people.
Cons: Always on call, which can sometimes be high stress
- 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.
- 5.0Entry level spacex engineerMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Work on really good projects, surrounded by really smart people.Cons: Always on call, which can sometimes be high stress
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