Process
Lots of interviews.
1 initial phone screen, followed by 2 technical phone screens.
The face-to-face interview included:
- 6 one-on-one interviews
- a presentation
- an engineering test (fundamental questions, not difficult)
Two further highly technical phone interviews with the VP preceded the offer.
Questions
Describe how to select a carbon fiber material.
What parameters are important and why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the SpaceX Structures Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Structures Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral31%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Structures Engineer interview process in United States.
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
review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 13, 2025
Pros: A good company to work for.
Cons: None that I can think of.
3.0
Interdisciplinary work, but priorities often shift
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 28, 2026
Pros: Lots of interdisciplinary work and great learning opportunities.
Cons: Priorities change all the time.
- 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
- 5.0reviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 13, 2025Pros: A good company to work for.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 3.0Interdisciplinary work, but priorities often shiftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 28, 2026Pros: Lots of interdisciplinary work and great learning opportunities.Cons: Priorities change all the time.
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