Process
I was asked a number of technical questions, which I worked through and provided answers to. The questions mostly pertained to how one would solve various technical problems.
We discussed the work schedule and expectations after the questioning was completed.
The job posting was not accurate to what the position required or was described as during the phone interview.
Questions
How would you go about instrumenting and measuring the impulse provided by a rocket engine?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 42 interview experiences for the SpaceX Test Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Test Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Test Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 2.0Testing engineerTest Engineer • Current EmployeeChennaiDecember 2, 2024Pros: Skill development; You can develop a wide range of skill sets.Cons: Nothing to say as negative here.
- 4.0SpaceX workTest Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 7, 2026Pros: You’ll get experience working alongside world-leading experts in their fields.Cons: The work will be your 1st and usually only commitment.
- 5.0Working at SpaceXTest Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 21, 2024Pros: The willingness of the company to try new things, take risks, and allow people to accomplish their objectives with minimal oversight is amazing.Cons: A decent amount of time is spent reinventing the wheel and re-learning the same lesson, just in a slightly different context or program. This sometimes leads to innovation and/or improvement, but just as often leads to headaches.
