I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX (Brownsville, TX) in Feb 2025
Interview
There were 2 screens, 1 with recruiter, 1 with engineer. I applied for multiple roles, got 2 different recruiters and after calling the first, the other ghosted me. Was able to switch to the role with a "better fit". Recruiter's technical questions seemed to "prepare" you for the real thing. The second screen was also positive, and in general the recruiter is responsive to questions until they "reject" you. I knew it was over when they stopped emailing for ~1 week (turnaround time between scheduling next calls was usually 1-2 days otherwise), but I didn't get an official rejection until over a month later which was kind of bogus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cantilever beam questions relating length, cross section, modulus to deflection, natural frequency, etc.
The interview process for spaceX is meticulous. They have several rounds and ask college knowledge of engineering principles. Be sure to brush up on these before going into the interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If there are 3 pillars between two plates, steel-aluminum-steel sandwich, and there is a load applied to the plates, are the forces the same among the pillars?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX (Vandenberg AFB, CA) in Sept 2025
Interview
Intro phone interview. Asked behavioral and a few technical questions regarding physics and engineering. Asked general questions about my resume and went into detail asking me specifics about various situations I was in during previous positions.
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Question 1
Imagine you take a balloon, fill it up, and place it in the freezer. What changes when you take it out after 30 mins?
Mix of technical and behavioral questions, friendly but challenging interviewers. Lots of rounds between phone and onsite but it is a worthwhile experience. Very passionate but down to earth team