I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at SpaceX (California City, CA) in Mar 2026
Interview
Applied through SpaceX website. Got an interview with a recruiter a day or so later. Was expecting a screening, got about 5 technical questions regarding mechanical design, electronics, heat transfer
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at SpaceX (Texas City, TX) in Dec 2025
Interview
very rigorous and thorough. kept on asking technically questions regarding my projects and other questions. mostly looking at design process. asked a lot of questions roughly an hour long but takes longer if good questions are asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
where would a cantilever beam break if it was fixed on one end and a force was applied on the other.
One call with a recruiter, 3 calls with engineers, then an in-person interview. Things were organized quickly and I heard back within a couple days of each interview (aside from the in-person which took a few weeks to hear back).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the most technically challenging thing you have worked on, and can you walk me through your thought process?