I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SpaceX in Aug 2019
Interview
I applied online and was offered an interview. The first interview was with a recruiter who basically just ran through your resume. A few days later I had a second interview with an engineering lead, which was more difficult. They mainly asked about manufacturing experience and how I would go about deciding how to manufacture designs. They also asked me several engineering problem solving questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you go about designing a detachable connection between two round steel structures?
Applied online and got a response in a few days. It was a screening call and then two technicals before the in person presentations. They were very serious and there was a lot of technical questions.
I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX (Brownsville, TX) in Aug 2025
Interview
I had an over the phone interview with a recruiter that I had talked to at my schools career fair. After the interview I was completely ghosted from all of the recruiters whom I had contact.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a freestanding beam is facing vertically with a compressive force where will the stress be the highest
Initial screening with HR involved explanations of my background as well as some short technical questions about basic concepts relating to the position. 2nd Interview is with engineers and is much more technical/in-depth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain your material options for one of your projects and defend your choice