Process
The interview was strenuous and a bit condescending at times.
The position seemed a bit lower paying for the location, which was surprising.
Before the technical interviews, I had an interview with the recruiter. She explained the roles available and their associated requirements.
Questions
What are your salary expectations?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the SpaceX Propulsion Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Propulsion Development Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral20%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Propulsion Development Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
SpaceX - Software Engineer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, NY
February 21, 2024
Pros: • Good pay
• Great vacations and sick leave and off days
Cons: Management is harsh, and targets are sometimes not easy to meet.
4.0
Life is Good
Lead Engineer • Current Employee
Cape Canaveral, FL
September 6, 2025
Pros: Compensation is strong after accounting for RSU/ISOs.
There is a major mission that the company is working toward, and people generally care and want to do good work.
Cons: Some leadership can be focused on the technical and not actual management.
4.0
Naughty job
Engineer • Current Employee
California, MD
February 25, 2024
Pros: Class work environment and lots of fun
Cons: Cali is too hot for me.
- 4.0SpaceX - Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYFebruary 21, 2024Pros: • Good pay • Great vacations and sick leave and off daysCons: Management is harsh, and targets are sometimes not easy to meet.
- 4.0Life is GoodLead Engineer • Current EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLSeptember 6, 2025Pros: Compensation is strong after accounting for RSU/ISOs. There is a major mission that the company is working toward, and people generally care and want to do good work.Cons: Some leadership can be focused on the technical and not actual management.
- 4.0Naughty jobEngineer • Current EmployeeCalifornia, MDFebruary 25, 2024Pros: Class work environment and lots of funCons: Cali is too hot for me.
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