Propulsion Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
The interview consisted of a recruiting phone screen and a technical phone screen.
I was not invited for an on-site interview, but they said it would include more technical questions and a presentation on one of my engineering projects.
The engineers were incredibly friendly, and the questions were not too difficult.
Questions
What factors influence the design of a pipe that will contain a high-velocity fluid?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the SpaceX Propulsion Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Propulsion Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Propulsion Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Working in starship rocket.Propulsion Engineer • Current EmployeeTexas City, TXJune 14, 2024Pros: Good place for work that is incredible.Cons: Bad treatment sometimes, and little values.
