Process
Initially contacted over the phone.
First round interview was 30 minutes and technical in nature.
Questions covered:
- Basic mechanics of materials
- Statics
Then, questions were asked about relevant experience related to past work.
Questions
What is the best design for a column under a compressive load?
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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
Great place
Nde Inspector • Former Employee
Cape Canaveral, FL
April 7, 2025
Pros: Competitive pay, growth opportunities early on, and benefits.
Cons: Work-life balance is a challenge.
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
March 7, 2025
Pros: Lots of interesting work
• Great co-workers
• Collaborative culture
Cons: - Intense work culture
- Tight deadlines
- 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
- 5.0Great placeNde Inspector • Former EmployeeCape Canaveral, FLApril 7, 2025Pros: Competitive pay, growth opportunities early on, and benefits.Cons: Work-life balance is a challenge.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
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