I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX in Sep 2015
Interview
Talked to a recruiter on campus and applied online. Got a call from HR to set up a phone screen interview. The phone screen was all about projects I had worked in the past, very detailed make sure you know your past projects down to material type. Not much excitement on the other side of the phone, didn't seem to excited to be having to do an interview.
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 Sep 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.
Interview questions [1]
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
