Process
The introductory interview was short and sweet. It was very straightforward.
The interviewer was kind and made the time fly by. The interview was not technical, as it was just the introductory interview.
Questions
Q: Regarding this project, what was one thing that you would change if you had to do it all again?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer I role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer I interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Fast paced company with high expectations
Supplier Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
April 18, 2025
Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product.
A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.
Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours.
High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.
4.0
Want to change your STARS? This place will do that!
Build Supervisor • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
January 29, 2024
Pros: Leading the way in humans becoming multiplanetary:
• The people are amazing
• Consistently learning
• The equity!
• Making history almost daily!
• This is the Boeing of space!
Cons: Long hours
Weekend work
The weather that can make deadlines challenging
5.0
Rocket development
Lead Dynamics Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 13, 2025
Pros: Amazing pace and results, engineering driven work and surrounded by the best and the most motivated. I learned more here in 4 years than in 4 years of college and my first two jobs combined.
Cons: Can't stop, won't stop so that you keep up as long as you can.
- 4.0Fast paced company with high expectationsSupplier Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAApril 18, 2025Pros: Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product. A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.Cons: Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours. High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.
- 4.0Want to change your STARS? This place will do that!Build Supervisor • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXJanuary 29, 2024Pros: Leading the way in humans becoming multiplanetary: • The people are amazing • Consistently learning • The equity! • Making history almost daily! • This is the Boeing of space!Cons: Long hours Weekend work The weather that can make deadlines challenging
- 5.0Rocket developmentLead Dynamics Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 13, 2025Pros: Amazing pace and results, engineering driven work and surrounded by the best and the most motivated. I learned more here in 4 years than in 4 years of college and my first two jobs combined.Cons: Can't stop, won't stop so that you keep up as long as you can.
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