Operation Engineer Interview Experience - California City, California
January 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer introduced the company and the position, then asked me a couple of questions:
- Introduce myself.
- A couple of technical questions related to the position about:
- Factory layout design
- Production line optimization
- Manufacturing concepts
The interviewer went through the interview steps. It is going to be another interview with the hiring manager, an exam, and then a final one discussing my answers.
Questions
What is MFG Buffer?
What is Cycle Time?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Operation Engineer role in California City, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Operation Engineer roles in California City, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Operation Engineer interview process in California City, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
crazy but interesting
Avionics Engineer II • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
November 25, 2024
Pros: My team is extremely professional, competent, and kind, and looks out for each other.
We are not a complete anomaly within the company, and this has allowed our team to be extremely successful. There is a broad department-to-department spread in people's experience of the company.
We get stuff done in an incredible way. Fast-paced, productive, and meaningful. It can be very rewarding to work at SpaceX.
Cons: Horrifying behavior from Elon, which is constantly being rationalized by HR and execs. Constant distraction from the important work on hand.
Leads to a culture of impunity when it comes to certain departments or teams. Not great for rocket production.
Absurd and toxic work hours are expected of some teams, with a "do more with less" attitude that is NOT conducive to long-term success.
4.0
great
Flight Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 31, 2024
Pros: I learned a lot of technical skills.
Cons: Expected to pick up a lot of the skills yourself.
4.0
Rockets and Satellites
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
November 6, 2025
Pros: Working with cool technology and teams.
Cons: Sad pay, and sad hours worked.
- 4.0crazy but interestingAvionics Engineer II • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 25, 2024Pros: My team is extremely professional, competent, and kind, and looks out for each other. We are not a complete anomaly within the company, and this has allowed our team to be extremely successful. There is a broad department-to-department spread in people's experience of the company. We get stuff done in an incredible way. Fast-paced, productive, and meaningful. It can be very rewarding to work at SpaceX.Cons: Horrifying behavior from Elon, which is constantly being rationalized by HR and execs. Constant distraction from the important work on hand. Leads to a culture of impunity when it comes to certain departments or teams. Not great for rocket production. Absurd and toxic work hours are expected of some teams, with a "do more with less" attitude that is NOT conducive to long-term success.
- 4.0greatFlight Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 31, 2024Pros: I learned a lot of technical skills.Cons: Expected to pick up a lot of the skills yourself.
- 4.0Rockets and SatellitesSWE Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, WANovember 6, 2025Pros: Working with cool technology and teams.Cons: Sad pay, and sad hours worked.
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