Structures Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
October 1, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The initial screening interview consisted of three technical questions relating to basic undergraduate-level strength of materials.
Questions
During one-on-one interviews, I was asked to design a system to mount a spherical pressure vessel to a flat wall, allowing it to expand or contract.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the SpaceX Structures Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structures Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Structures Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Supportive coworkers, but expect long hours
Structures Engineer • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
August 23, 2026
Pros: 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
3.0
Exciting work, great pay, very stressful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 19, 2025
Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.
Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
2.0
My opinion
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Texas City, TX
July 27, 2026
Pros: Great Compensation and Benefits for Employees
Cons: Leadership leaves much to be desired.
- 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
- 3.0Exciting work, great pay, very stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 19, 2025Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
- 2.0My opinionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeTexas City, TXJuly 27, 2026Pros: Great Compensation and Benefits for EmployeesCons: Leadership leaves much to be desired.
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