I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at SpaceX
Interview
First interview was a basic HR one with few technical questions. Next was with engineers. Asked general questions on experience and then lots involving basic statics fundamentals (bending beams, material properties, etc.).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
An engineer is selecting a material to build some parts at SpaceX and they’re deciding between steel and aluminum. What makes these two different and which would you choose?
The interview started off with the interviewer asking a few behavioral questions, with the majority of the interview consisted of technical questions about engineering fundamentals and applying them to scenarios
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your immediate step by step troubleshooting roadmap to isolate the failure
I applied online, and a recruiter reached out a few months later to set up my first interview with a Team Lead. It went well so I moved onto the second interview with the Team Manager. Both interviews were extremely technical and they grilled you on your projects.
The interview started off with the interviewer asking a few behavioral questions, with the majority of the interview consisted of technical questions about engineering fundamentals and applying them to scenarios
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which pillar in a rigid structure bears the most weight?