Process
Several rounds of interviews:
- First just a call with a recruiter that's really relaxed.
- Then one with HM, then take-home technical assessment, then follow-up interview.
They ask brain teaser-like questions about modifications to scenarios. If you pass, you are flown on-site for a presentation and many one-on-one interviews. Really involved process.
Questions
Tell me about a problem you solved with engineering.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the SpaceX Operations Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Operations Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral42%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Operations Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Love it here
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 12, 2024
Pros: It is fast-paced, but worth every second of it. Join if you want to change the world.
Cons: Minimum work life balance. You have to find time for yourself when you can.
4.0
Great place to work
Operations Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 18, 2024
Pros: Novel problems, strong and competent teammates, and intangible perks like coffee and frozen yogurt
Cons: Frequent schedule pressure and sprints
4.0
High potential for wealth but long hours dilute pay
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
Bastrop, TX
July 12, 2026
Pros: Stock is a high potential for wealth creation.
Cons: Very long hours dilute the pay rate.
- 5.0Love it hereOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 12, 2024Pros: It is fast-paced, but worth every second of it. Join if you want to change the world.Cons: Minimum work life balance. You have to find time for yourself when you can.
- 4.0Great place to workOperations Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Novel problems, strong and competent teammates, and intangible perks like coffee and frozen yogurtCons: Frequent schedule pressure and sprints
- 4.0High potential for wealth but long hours dilute payOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeBastrop, TXJuly 12, 2026Pros: Stock is a high potential for wealth creation.Cons: Very long hours dilute the pay rate.
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