Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
They conducted two thirty-minute phone calls over two weeks.
They asked a ton of technical questions and about experience.
They also asked you to walk through the technical aspects of a project you've worked on.
Questions
They asked numerous mechanics of materials questions and definitions.
They also asked about a cantilever beam and what you would change about it to make it stronger.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineering Co-Op role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Co-Op roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineering Co-Op interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Political and unfair to long term individual contributorsSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 25, 2024Pros: The cause, the benefits, and the validation you get from building and seeing your hardware fly is unmatched. There is the respect from others, and any vendor picks up your phone. It is the most recognized and successful name in the industry.Cons: Toxic, political, and especially after 5 years, technical excellence is no longer important. The individual contributors are the main target, because they are seemingly easy to replace.
- 4.0Life is GoodLead Engineer • Current EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLSeptember 6, 2025Pros: Compensation is strong after accounting for RSU/ISOs. There is a major mission that the company is working toward, and people generally care and want to do good work.Cons: Some leadership can be focused on the technical and not actual management.
- 4.0Benefits are good, but work-life balance suffersAircraft Structures Technician • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 14, 2026Pros: Benefits and team bondings on occasionsCons: Work and home life management and hours
