Process
Phone call with the team, three interviews, then they decide on giving you an offer or not. It wasn’t too hard. It was casual at first, and they asked me what a couple of acronyms were.
Questions
If we are out of space and need to add a production line in, what do we do?
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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
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.
5.0
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.
- 4.0Great 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.
- 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.
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