Process
The initial interview is a phone screen prior to being brought onsite. Promising candidates are then brought in for a long, grueling interview focused on technical ability, culture fit, and quick thinking. The interview was a series of one-on-ones lasting 5 hours total.
Questions
You are in a canoe in a pool.
What happens to the water level when you throw in:
- A rock?
- A beach ball?
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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
3.0
SWE
SWE1 C++ Developer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
August 30, 2024
Pros: Good stock with an exciting mission and high profile work.
Cons: Extremely high stress and workload at times, and pay is less competitive.
5.0
Great Company
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
September 5, 2024
Pros: Great culture. Was highly motivated. Learned a lot.
Cons: No cons. I really enjoyed the experience.
- 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
- 3.0SWESWE1 C++ Developer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 30, 2024Pros: Good stock with an exciting mission and high profile work.Cons: Extremely high stress and workload at times, and pay is less competitive.
- 5.0Great CompanySoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, WASeptember 5, 2024Pros: Great culture. Was highly motivated. Learned a lot.Cons: No cons. I really enjoyed the experience.
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