Process
After applying online, I was contacted by HR at SpaceX to set up a phone interview.
The interview was technical. I was interviewed by a current structural engineer at SpaceX.
He asked several questions, mostly regarding beam theory. I thought it went well, but it was hard to gauge because the interviewer sounded like he didn't really want to be interviewing me and was just reading a list of questions off of a piece of paper.
After the questions, he asked if I had any. The interview lasted about half an hour.
Two weeks later, I was contacted and told that I was not selected for the position.
Questions
What shape cross-section would you use for a cantilever beam?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the SpaceX Structural Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structural Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Structural Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
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