Propulsion Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
January 17, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
Lots of technical questions, prepare to refresh on engineering theory and be able to explain your previous projects in technical depth. Had a series of 1-on-1s and a presentation.
Questions
Explain the most difficult problem you've had to solve and walk me through why it was difficult.
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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
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.
5.0
Prop
Propulsion Engineer • Current Employee
Boca Chica
October 25, 2025
Pros: Fun problems to solve all the time
Cons: Work hours are very long.
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.
- 5.0Challenging 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.
- 5.0PropPropulsion Engineer • Current EmployeeBoca ChicaOctober 25, 2025Pros: Fun problems to solve all the timeCons: Work hours are very long.
- 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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