Mechanical Engineer Internship Interview Experience - Bastrop, Texas
November 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Overall, the interviewer was very monotone and sounded like he hated his job.
He was 20 minutes late to a 30-minute phone call.
I was ghosted until the phone call.
Questions
What is one particular project or experience where you applied principles of mechanical systems and thermodynamics?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer Internship role in Bastrop, Texas.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer Internship roles in Bastrop, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer Internship interview process in Bastrop, Texas.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
High potential for wealth but long hours dilute pay
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
Bastrop, TX
July 12, 2026
Pros: Stock is a high potential for wealth creation.
Cons: Very long hours dilute the pay rate.
4.0
SpaceX review
Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 17, 2025
Pros: As an intern, you receive ownership over projects, make valuable contributions to the company, and get to apply and learn actual engineering skills.
Cons: You will work overtime, and stay at work for 11-12 hours a day.
3.0
Okay Place
Propulsion Engineer • Former Employee
Cape Canaveral, FL
October 20, 2025
Pros: I was paid very well.
Cons: Had to work very long work hours.
- 4.0High potential for wealth but long hours dilute payOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeBastrop, TXJuly 12, 2026Pros: Stock is a high potential for wealth creation.Cons: Very long hours dilute the pay rate.
- 4.0SpaceX reviewEngineering Intern • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 17, 2025Pros: As an intern, you receive ownership over projects, make valuable contributions to the company, and get to apply and learn actual engineering skills.Cons: You will work overtime, and stay at work for 11-12 hours a day.
- 3.0Okay PlacePropulsion Engineer • Former EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLOctober 20, 2025Pros: I was paid very well.Cons: Had to work very long work hours.
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