Do it for the goals
Do it for the goals
You get to be right up against the cutting edge tech at full tilt execution, rather than theory and plans.
The overall compensation with stock has been, historically, very good.
Having this work experience is very sought after.
Work/life balance is bad, unless you consider being at work, life.
Work-is-life can be sustained for a couple of years, but longer term you need to find a balance.
You need to find a way to decompress in the time you get outside of work, without feeling like it becomes "productive".
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SpaceX Interview Experiences
Propulsion Test Engineer
I first had a phone screen interview based on my resume, which I submitted at a career fair. They asked basic questions about my previous experiences and then if I knew some basic rocket propulsion concepts, such as defining thrust, Isp, and characte
Avionics Engineer
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. The interviewer was very nice and he started off by asking me to introduce myself and my interests. Then, he told me to talk about my internship and he went through my project portfo
Propulsion Engineer
The process began upon meeting recruiters at my university's career showcase. The recruiters were young and casually dressed, giving off the appearance of a progressive company culture. I had an engaging conversation with one of the recruiters and wa
Propulsion Test Engineer
Waco, Texas, United StatesDecember 1, 2011I first had a phone screen interview based on my resume, which I submitted at a career fair. They asked basic questions about my previous experiences and then if I knew some basic rocket propulsion concepts, such as defining thrust, Isp, and characte
Avionics Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United StatesOctober 25, 2026I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. The interviewer was very nice and he started off by asking me to introduce myself and my interests. Then, he told me to talk about my internship and he went through my project portfo
Propulsion Engineer
United StatesNovember 1, 2014The process began upon meeting recruiters at my university's career showcase. The recruiters were young and casually dressed, giving off the appearance of a progressive company culture. I had an engaging conversation with one of the recruiters and wa
