I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Redmond, WA) in Jul 2026
Interview
1 HR + 3 Technical rounds. First technical round is with the hiring manager. They ask you to present a few slides about a specific project that you like, Second technical round is about technical fundamentals. Third/Final round is on-site.
Technical phone screening with 2 easy questions with a recruiter. It was then followed up with technical interview on the phone and if the candidate passes, he/she is flown out for an in person interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had a bicycle where would you remove mass to improve performance?
I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Redmond, WA)
Interview
HR screen, 3 rounds of technical phone interviews with engineers, 7-8 hour final round onsite with presentation. One of the most difficult interviews but very thought provoking and challenging. Be prepared to know stress, dynamics, vibration, and fundamentals from many classes.