Mechanical Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
The interview was supposed to be with two engineers, but one never showed up.
It was a 30-minute phone interview that surprisingly focused on resume and behavioral questions, with little to no technical questions.
Additionally, it was hard to understand the interviewer due to microphone and network issues.
Questions
What is the biggest difference between welding steel and aluminum?
What would you say is your best quality?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer Intern role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer Intern roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer Intern interview process in Hawthorne, California.
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