Thermal Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
Phone call with recruiter confirming details and asking a few confirmation questions.
Then, a phone call with the team lead where they asked theoretical questions. The call was conducted solely by phone, without video.
They started by asking about me, followed by three theory-based problems.
Questions
Imagine two identical gas tanks, one made of Al and the other made with stainless steel. Which one heats up more when being filled?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Thermal Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Thermal Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Thermal Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 4.0Exciting but Hard WorkThermal Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 22, 2024Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people aroundCons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAJanuary 24, 2024Pros: Everyone is driven by a shared mission, everyone is incredibly smart yet willing to be wrong, and there's no cooler place to work.Cons: It is a fast-paced environment that is not for everyone. We are big on individual ownership, so be prepared to defend your choices.
- 4.0Fast paced, learned a lotAssociate Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAApril 8, 2025Pros: High ownership of projects, extremely fast paced work, little hierarchy between engineers, and nice office benefitsCons: High stress work (especially whenever launches are coming up), and the personalities of some engineers that might rub off the wrong way
