Systems Integration and Test Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
This was for a position back in 2020. There were about 4-6 interviews over the phone.
Then they asked me to present my project, followed by multiple rounds of interviews that lasted half the day.
Apparently, this wasn't even the last interview. They ghosted me afterward.
Questions
What do you have to consider about your wire harness due to extreme changes in temperature?
You need to communicate between two devices over a long length of wire that may be exposed in space. How would you ensure signal integrity?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Systems Integration and Test Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Systems Integration and Test Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
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