Process
I applied through a recruiter.
The process consisted of two phone screens, one with a hiring manager and one with a senior engineer, and an onsite interview. The first call included behavioural and technical questions and the second call was almost exclusively technical.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 61 interview experiences for the SpaceX Propulsion Engineer role.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Propulsion Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral31%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Propulsion Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Prop
Propulsion Engineer • Current Employee
Boca Chica
October 25, 2025
Pros: Fun problems to solve all the time
Cons: Work hours are very long.
3.0
Okay Place
Propulsion Engineer • Former Employee
Cape Canaveral, FL
October 20, 2025
Pros: I was paid very well.
Cons: Had to work very long work hours.
5.0
Challenging and fun work, but long hours drain energy
Propulsion Engineer • Current Employee
Texas City, TX
July 24, 2026
Pros: Tough challenges and always fun if you are passionate about the industry
Cons: Long work hours can be draining.
- 5.0PropPropulsion Engineer • Current EmployeeBoca ChicaOctober 25, 2025Pros: Fun problems to solve all the timeCons: Work hours are very long.
- 3.0Okay PlacePropulsion Engineer • Former EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLOctober 20, 2025Pros: I was paid very well.Cons: Had to work very long work hours.
- 5.0Challenging and fun work, but long hours drain energyPropulsion Engineer • Current EmployeeTexas City, TXJuly 24, 2026Pros: Tough challenges and always fun if you are passionate about the industryCons: Long work hours can be draining.
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