Process
Phone screening with recruiter.
30-minute technical interview over the phone.
Next, either another phone interview or they fly you out in person to do a tour of SpaceX facilities and participate in six more interviews.
Questions
Beam bending questions, stress vs. strain curve
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral50%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
Sketchy and quick
Senior Engineer • Current Employee
February 16, 2024
Pros: Fast-paced environment and a good vibe
Cons: Poor engineering and premature decisions.
5.0
Great Place
Reliability Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
April 27, 2025
Pros: Coworkers are all smart, driven people.
Cons: Sometimes there are days with long hours.
3.0
120 hours per pay period
Quality Inspector • Current Employee
May 3, 2024
Pros: Working on rockets, food, and the work that is actually fun. You'll learn a lot.
Cons: Your personal life will suffer.
- 3.0Sketchy and quickSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 16, 2024Pros: Fast-paced environment and a good vibeCons: Poor engineering and premature decisions.
- 5.0Great PlaceReliability Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAApril 27, 2025Pros: Coworkers are all smart, driven people.Cons: Sometimes there are days with long hours.
- 3.0120 hours per pay periodQuality Inspector • Current EmployeeMay 3, 2024Pros: Working on rockets, food, and the work that is actually fun. You'll learn a lot.Cons: Your personal life will suffer.
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