Process
The interview mostly focused on previous projects and experiences. Most of the questions were behavioral, and some questions towards the end became more technical.
Mainly, the interviewer was looking at how you approach a problem.
Questions
Describe how you were innovative in a previous project?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the SpaceX Mechanical Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral13%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Mechanical Engineering interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Fast-paced work with high stress and long hours
Supplier Development Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
May 17, 2026
Pros: Fast-paced and extreme ownership of the project
Cons: Stressful work environment and long hours
5.0
Awesome mission to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
December 18, 2024
Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.
Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
1.0
Revolving Door
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 24, 2024
Pros: It is hard to find any pros.
Cons: Management all the way to the top. Everything is shoddy and only works through brute force.
- 4.0Fast-paced work with high stress and long hoursSupplier Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAMay 17, 2026Pros: Fast-paced and extreme ownership of the projectCons: Stressful work environment and long hours
- 5.0Awesome mission to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
- 1.0Revolving DoorEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 24, 2024Pros: It is hard to find any pros.Cons: Management all the way to the top. Everything is shoddy and only works through brute force.
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