I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX in Dec 2016
Interview
Currently going through process so not sure where it will end up at. the first interview was a filtering or weeding out email. the recruiter does an excellent job.
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at SpaceX (Seattle, WA) in Apr 2026
Interview
challenging but straightforward. Asked about many of the things that I've had to deal with in leadership in general as well as some specific examples. Make sure you bring your experiences to the table and make sure they're summarized.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX (Hawthorne, CA) in Apr 2023
Interview
3 to 4 rounds of 30 minute phone interviews. Once you get past that initial stage, they schedule you for a 4 hour on-site interview and ask you to produce a 20 to 25 minute PowerPoint presentation highlighting your career skills, accomplishments etc. You are to present to a panel of at least 6 managers and engineers but what they don't mention prior is that after your presentation, the team will debrief and decide whether your on-site interview will proceed beyond that point. They may tell you that they decided to proceed with the interview process but then soon afterwards abruptly end the interview and escort you out to the lobby. The hiring team can come off as wishy washy and un-professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk thru a career highlight that you are most proud of.