Loads and Dynamics Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at SpaceX with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 53.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Loads and Dynamics Engineer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SpaceX overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SpaceX as a Loads and Dynamics Engineer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Presentation: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
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I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Redmond, WA)
Interview
HR screen, 3 rounds of technical phone interviews with engineers, 7-8 hour final round onsite with presentation. One of the most difficult interviews but very thought provoking and challenging. Be prepared to know stress, dynamics, vibration, and fundamentals from many classes.
I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Redmond, WA) in Jul 2026
Interview
1 HR + 3 Technical rounds. First technical round is with the hiring manager. They ask you to present a few slides about a specific project that you like, Second technical round is about technical fundamentals. Third/Final round is on-site.
Technical phone screening with 2 easy questions with a recruiter. It was then followed up with technical interview on the phone and if the candidate passes, he/she is flown out for an in person interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had a bicycle where would you remove mass to improve performance?