Process
Questions for "newbies" involved checking a box. The interviewer had no insight at all. Not just worthless, but insulting for an experienced professional. The interviewer was late and rushed the process. The interviewer was incompetent.
Questions
Why do you want to work for SpaceX?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Senior Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Senior Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral0%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Senior Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Political and unfair to long term individual contributors
Senior Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
November 25, 2024
Pros: The cause, the benefits, and the validation you get from building and seeing your hardware fly is unmatched. There is the respect from others, and any vendor picks up your phone. It is the most recognized and successful name in the industry.
Cons: Toxic, political, and especially after 5 years, technical excellence is no longer important. The individual contributors are the main target, because they are seemingly easy to replace.
3.0
Sketchy and quick
Senior Engineer • Current Employee
February 16, 2024
Pros: Fast-paced environment and a good vibe
Cons: Poor engineering and premature decisions.
5.0
Long hours but good people
Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 16, 2025
Pros: Good people, high visibility, and ownership
Cons: Long hours, and workload fluctuates a lot.
- 4.0Political and unfair to long term individual contributorsSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 25, 2024Pros: The cause, the benefits, and the validation you get from building and seeing your hardware fly is unmatched. There is the respect from others, and any vendor picks up your phone. It is the most recognized and successful name in the industry.Cons: Toxic, political, and especially after 5 years, technical excellence is no longer important. The individual contributors are the main target, because they are seemingly easy to replace.
- 3.0Sketchy and quickSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 16, 2024Pros: Fast-paced environment and a good vibeCons: Poor engineering and premature decisions.
- 5.0Long hours but good peopleEngineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 16, 2025Pros: Good people, high visibility, and ownershipCons: Long hours, and workload fluctuates a lot.
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