Structures Engineer Interview Experience - Brownsville, Texas
Process
The interview process begins with a phone screening.
Next, you will have interviews with engineers and managers.
Finally, there are in-person interviews.
During the final interviews, you will need to give an in-depth technical presentation on a project you have worked on.
Questions
Tell me about your experience.
Various cantilever beam stress questions.
Tell me as many ways you can think of to put a hole in a piece of stainless steel.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Structures Engineer role in Brownsville, Texas.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structures Engineer roles in Brownsville, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Structures Engineer interview process in Brownsville, Texas.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Supportive coworkers, but expect long hoursStructures Engineer • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXAugust 23, 2026Pros: Passionate, motivated, and dedicated coworkers. Everyone is very nice and helpful. Great place to work if you are driven.Cons: Long hours and high performance expectations
- 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.
- 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.
