Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
A recruiter reached out and asked if I was interested.
I then had three phone calls with engineers on the team who had an open position. Each call was mildly technical and lasted about an hour.
I then had a final in-person interview at their facility in LA. I gave a 20-minute presentation about a project I'd done in the past, followed by 20 minutes of questions.
The final step was a series of one-hour individual grilling sessions with other engineers on the team. If any decide you don't fit the bill, the recruiter informs you that you didn't make it and escorts you out.
Questions
Why do you want to work here?
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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
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 5.0Real-world projects come at the cost of social lifeMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeTexas City, TXMarch 27, 2026Pros: spending time on real world projectsCons: No time for a social life.
- 4.0Hard but funMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAJanuary 14, 2024Pros: Really rewarding work. And very fun.Cons: Lots of extra hours of work.
- 5.0Great PlaceMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 7, 2024Pros: A good amount of responsibility and ownership.Cons: It can be a lot of work and exhausting.
