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. 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
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?