Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
1: Recruiter phone interview (Note: I skipped this interview because the recruiter decided to push me to the second round). 2: Hiring manager phone interview--thirty-minute technical interview split between resume and technical questions. 3: Design challenge (1 week). 4: All-day final interviews (1-hour technical presentation, 5-6 1-on-1's with different employees).
Questions
Explain the process to apply FEA to a beam with 5 elements.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington 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 Redmond, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 3.0Motivated team tackling tough challenges, but long hoursMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAJuly 30, 2026Pros: Motivated people who are always working on hard problems.Cons: working long hours very often plus weekends
- 5.0Entry level spacex engineerMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Work on really good projects, surrounded by really smart people.Cons: Always on call, which can sometimes be high stress
