I interviewed at SpaceX (Hawthorne, CA) in Nov 2020
Interview
Went through first interview with HR. Very enjoyable experience that felt like a conversation and less like being grilled. Was told I would be moving on to a second interview with the management team, but they decided not to go forward with the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at SpaceX?
Other questions about my resume and trying to see if the experience matches what they are looking for.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX in Apr 2018
Interview
Recruiter reached out to me for an initial phone call. The first phone call was to learn more about the company and ask my own questions. Did not have time on this call to talk about my background at all.
After initial phone call, spoke with the engineering manager for a technical interview. Technical interview was challenging as I did not know what to prepare. After the chat, the interviewer rushed me off the phone and had other tasks to attend to (almost like the interview wasn't important?).
I received an email later that day stating that they would not be continuing the hiring process with me. I've asked for feedback from both the recruiter and engineering manager, but have yet to receive any.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
If you had to create a test setup, both on the test bench and in space, that could dissipate heat from an antenna, how would you do it?
If you have an antenna that will be tested on a shaker, what would you need to know in order to perform preliminary hand calculations to determine the maximum deflection expected?