Process
First, there was a screening call with the manager. They asked specific questions about previous projects and questioned loading conditions.
Next, there was a technical interview with two questions.
Questions
If you had a part that you could approximate as a cylinder, how many test straps do you need to apply to achieve every moment and shear possible?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Good hands on experienceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 19, 2025Pros: Hands-on experience Actual impact on production itemsCons: Hard work with a lot of hours.
- 5.0Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 10, 2025Pros: Get to work with a lot of hardware. Get to work on super challenging and interesting problems. A very fast paced environment.Cons: Sometimes there can be long hours.
- 4.0Intense, rewardingSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAJune 10, 2025Pros: Intense culture where good ideas win and growth is very fast.Cons: Pressure is high, and pay is lower than tech.
