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Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California

January 1, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied for a position online and was emailed by a recruiter to set up an interview. When I replied (multiple times) with my availability, they never responded. They essentially ghosted me, and I was never informed of my status for the position.

About three to four months later, the same recruiter called me out of the blue for what I believe was the same position. We had a lengthy interview (over 30 minutes) that seemed to go well, and we established a good rapport.

I was asked for my ACT score, which struck me as odd given that this was a highly technical position and I hold a master's degree. Towards the end of the interview, the recruiter mentioned needing to conduct a sort of exam. He offered the choice to complete it at a later time, suggesting it might be beneficial to study, or to do it immediately. I opted for the following day, and he advised me to simply email him my preferred time, as he was available for most of the next day. I emailed him about an hour after the call, and again, he never responded. I was ghosted once more, despite their initial outreach. As before, I was never told my status for the position.

This was not my only interview with SpaceX, but it has been the most unprofessional company I have ever interviewed with.

Questions

What is your ACT score?

Towards the end of the interview, he mentioned he would need to do a sort of exam. He said that I could do it another time because it might be good to study up, or I could do it right then and there.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.

Success Rate

10%
Pass Rate

SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive50%
Neutral40%
Negative10%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.

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