Process
Only got through the first round of interviews.
Recruiter asked technical questions that were mainly about mechanics of materials problems. Not entirely difficult questions, but definitely wasn't expecting them.
Overall, a nice interviewer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the SpaceX Structures Engineer role.
Success Rate
39%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structures Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral28%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Structures Engineer interview process.
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
5.0
Dynamic Work Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
August 22, 2025
Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.
Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
3.0
Mech Engineer
Mech Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
August 23, 2025
Pros: Technical One-on-One and Presentation as well as an exam
Cons: Very long. Asked for an additional interview after an in-person interview.
- 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
- 5.0Dynamic Work EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAAugust 22, 2025Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
- 3.0Mech EngineerMech Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 23, 2025Pros: Technical One-on-One and Presentation as well as an examCons: Very long. Asked for an additional interview after an in-person interview.
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