SpaceX Propulsion Development Engineer interview questions
Updated 3 Jul 2023
based on 5 ratings
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How others got an interview
50%
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Propulsion Development Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at SpaceX with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 100% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Propulsion Development Engineer roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SpaceX overall takes an average of 7 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SpaceX as a Propulsion Development Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 100%
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I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Hawthorne, CA) in May 2023
Interview
First interview with a recruiter very positive, second interview with the technical lead with challenging mechanical engineering riddle/questions, fair questions but thought provoking. They also ask if you are okay working many hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where is the highest point of stress in a simply supported beam
Was strenuous and a bit condescending at times. Position seemed a bit lower paying for the location, which was surprising. Before the technical interviews, I had an interview with the recruiter and she explained the roles available and their associated requirements.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SpaceX (Hawthorne, CA) in Jul 2019
Interview
The first point of contact was through email followed by an introductory phone call. This was not the only position I applied for. I applied for many others and unlike other employers SpaceX is quick to give you a response. Their interview process is one of the most streamlined. I studied my notes a lot as well as SpaceX vehicle specs as my research indicated this was highly advised. Definitely will try and apply again some day...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you make certain design decisions for an engineering project?