Mechanisms Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
I was reached out to by a recruiter.
I had an initial phone call with the recruiter to gauge my interest, which was followed by a phone screen, also with the recruiter.
Then, I had a technical interview with the hiring manager.
The interviewer was late to two out of three interviews, and was more than ten minutes late one time.
Questions
Describe a project you worked on in a professional environment. Go over problems/shortcomings you saw, as well as provide (ideally numeric) results/achievements made.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Mechanisms Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Mechanisms Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Mechanisms Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAJanuary 24, 2024Pros: Everyone is driven by a shared mission, everyone is incredibly smart yet willing to be wrong, and there's no cooler place to work.Cons: It is a fast-paced environment that is not for everyone. We are big on individual ownership, so be prepared to defend your choices.
- 3.0OkayQuality Inspector • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 14, 2024Pros: Further career opportunities and learning new skillsCons: Coworkers and employees may not be the best to work with.
- 3.0Burnout but fulfillingMehcanical Engineering Coop • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 5, 2025Pros: Learn a lot, and everyone is open to mentoring. Questions are highly encouraged, and they work at a fast pace if you are into that type of thing.Cons: Will work you until you drop. Expect to do 6 days a week with 10 plus hour days.
