Relativity Space Propulsion Design Engineer interview questions
based on 4 ratings - Updated Jan 7, 2026
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Propulsion Design Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Relativity Space with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 45.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Propulsion Design Engineer roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Relativity Space overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Relativity Space as a Propulsion Design Engineer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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I interviewed at Relativity Space (Long Beach, CA)
Interview
Tough but fair. Needed to brush up on my solids. Lots of detailed questions about my past projects and how I would improve them if given the chance. Wouldn't mind giving it another shot
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
*in reference to a turbopump for an old engine design* How would changing X (pipe length/diameter, material, etc.) affect Y?
I applied online. I interviewed at Relativity Space (Long Beach, CA)
Interview
The interview was a 30 minute phone call, and I was asked some behavioral questions along with questions about projects that I've completed over the years. No technical questions were asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What was the most difficult piece of feedback you've ever received?
2. Talk about a time in which you failed.
3. Talk about a project you are most proud of.
I applied online. I interviewed at Relativity Space
Interview
Straightforward, the only downside was that they were constantly rescheduling. There are separate interviews for the behavioural and technical aspects, and they get back to you pretty quickly once you've done the interview, about 1 week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioural: What piece of feedback has stuck with you?
Technical: Difference between incompressible and compressible flow, and stress/strain definitions along with design questions.