Propulsion Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
July 7, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Two phone screen interviews were conducted, one with a manager and one with an engineer.
I was asked about GD&T, beam bending problems, and pressure vessels. The interviews were 30 minutes each.
Questions
Where does a cylindrical pressure vessel fail?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the SpaceX Propulsion Engineering Intern role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Propulsion Engineering Intern roles in Hawthorne, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Propulsion Engineering Intern interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
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Pros: Interesting work with brilliant people
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2.0
Testing engineer
Test Engineer • Current Employee
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Pros: Skill development;
You can develop a wide range of skill sets.
Cons: Nothing to say as negative here.
5.0
Entry level spacex engineer
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
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December 18, 2024
Pros: Work on really good projects, surrounded by really smart people.
Cons: Always on call, which can sometimes be high stress
- 5.0Engaging work with intense demands and poor balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAOctober 27, 2026Pros: Interesting work with brilliant peopleCons: Work life balance is a struggle, and it is very intense.
- 2.0Testing engineerTest Engineer • Current EmployeeChennaiDecember 2, 2024Pros: Skill development; You can develop a wide range of skill sets.Cons: Nothing to say as negative here.
- 5.0Entry level spacex engineerMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Work on really good projects, surrounded by really smart people.Cons: Always on call, which can sometimes be high stress
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