Fast paced company with high expectations
Fast paced company with high expectations
Extreme ownership and accountability mean that you have direct control over the outcome of your product.
A collaborative atmosphere allows you to learn from others and get support where needed to be successful.
Very demanding, which may mean working excess hours.
High stakes and time sensitivity may be stressful, as you are in the hot seat.
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SpaceX Interview Experiences
Mechanical Engineering Intern
SpaceX has two technical interviews for interns. The questions progressively became harder. One interviewer didn't even introduce themselves and proceeded to ask ten technical questions in a row. We ended the call, and I heard back the same day that
Structures Intern
Very in-depth about my projects, and a few technical questions after. Lots of emphasis on first principles and understanding "why" for my design choices on my projects. No behavioral questions, but they do ask about team dynamics on your projects.
Software Engineer
Long interview process, taking a few months. Asked very specific technical questions about obscure, yet relevant, processes. Really grilled every aspect of my work history. Would only recommend if you don't mind long hours.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
United StatesSeptember 1, 2023SpaceX has two technical interviews for interns. The questions progressively became harder. One interviewer didn't even introduce themselves and proceeded to ask ten technical questions in a row. We ended the call, and I heard back the same day that
Structures Intern
Brownsville, Texas, United StatesSeptember 18, 2026Very in-depth about my projects, and a few technical questions after. Lots of emphasis on first principles and understanding "why" for my design choices on my projects. No behavioral questions, but they do ask about team dynamics on your projects.
Software Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United StatesJanuary 1, 2021Long interview process, taking a few months. Asked very specific technical questions about obscure, yet relevant, processes. Really grilled every aspect of my work history. Would only recommend if you don't mind long hours.
