Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - New Zealand
June 10, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Extremely in-depth.
They asked quite a lot of questions about previous projects I worked on, why I made the decisions I did, and how I could have improved.
There was also a decent amount of questions on structural analysis.
I didn’t make it past round two.
Questions
Q: Which location on a beam would receive the maximum lateral deflection when a force is applied to the free end, and why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in New Zealand.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineer interview process in New Zealand.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
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3.0
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Cons: 1 year at spacex drains 2-3 years of your life
- 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.
- 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.
- 3.0Difficult work, but stock ended up well worth it in the endMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 25, 2026Pros: Stock is really worth it in the long term, and it pays for some of the pain. It is a wonderful place to start a career and learn new things fast.Cons: 1 year at spacex drains 2-3 years of your life
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