Structural Engineering Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
The process began with submitting my resume to a recruiter.
They contacted me with paperwork for a background check and told me I would go through a series of interviews.
I was interviewed over the phone about a week later for about 30 minutes, then was sent an offer a couple days after that.
Questions
Mainly concerning my base knowledge of mechanical engineering and physics, with questions geared toward experience I had (listed on my resume) in a research lab at university.
How well do you work on a team? How well do you work alone?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Structural Engineering role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structural Engineering roles in Hawthorne, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Structural Engineering interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Shaping the future of space travelManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 8, 2025Pros: Always a new challenge and a fast-paced work environment. The scope of work is flexible and adaptive.Cons: Extremely long hours! It's hard to set boundaries and continue to meet expectations.
- 5.0Mars or bustLead Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 21, 2025Pros: Great people, challenging problems, and lots of growth opportunity.Cons: A high intensity environment that never lets up.
- 4.0SpaceX reviewEngineering Intern • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 17, 2025Pros: As an intern, you receive ownership over projects, make valuable contributions to the company, and get to apply and learn actual engineering skills.Cons: You will work overtime, and stay at work for 11-12 hours a day.
