Propulsion Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
March 24, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two quick phone calls before onsite.
The initial screening had broader questions about mechanical engineering, like stress-strain. The second call was more focused on the area of work, asking basic questions about pressure and heat transfer.
Questions
Reading pressure gauges on Earth vs. space.
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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
22%
Pass 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
Positive61%
Neutral28%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Propulsion Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
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.
4.0
Working in starship rocket.
Propulsion Engineer • Current Employee
Texas City, TX
June 14, 2024
Pros: Good place for work that is incredible.
Cons: Bad treatment sometimes, and little values.
- 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.
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