SpaceX Electrical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 22 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SpaceX.
SpaceX
Electrical Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
The interview process was very intense, with a lot of drilling on various EE topics. They asked many follow-up questions based on my answers. I'm still waiting to hear back. The topics covered included filter design, MOSFET basics, embedded systems, and more.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you define what a capacitor is?
- Could you define what a resistor is?
SpaceX
Electrical Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a call with the recruiter first, they asked a lot about my background and wanted me to go really deep on everything I mentioned. Then they threw one technical question at me that I had to solve on paper with a pencil.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you detail your experiences and how they connect with the requirements of this position?
- What insights can you offer regarding SpaceX?
- Can you delve deeper into your previous experiences?
SpaceX
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
A recruiter reached out on LinkedIn, and I sent my resume. Then, another recruiter emailed me about mechanical engineering roles that were below my senior electrical engineer level. She said the first recruiter thought I'd be good for Starshield due to my DoD background, but she kept sending me irrelevant job posts and asked for my resume again. I reminded her I'd already sent it twice and mentioned on the phone I wasn't actively looking. She sent another link to apply directly, even though they'd collected my resume multiple times through different channels. My application was rejected, which was odd since I'd used the same application two years ago and been accepted, though I later withdrew during the first phone screen. Overall, the process felt disorganized and unprofessional, similar to my experience two years ago. They seem to want specific aerospace industry backgrounds but struggle with basic organization. I questioned why I'd leave my current stable DoD job for overwork with Elon Musk on a government-funded project, especially when other DoD contractors are doing similar work more professionally.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share some basic phone screen questions related to your resume?
- What are some conceptual technical questions related to the job posting?
SpaceX Electrical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SpaceX interview reports.
“What are the two main sources of losses in MOSFETs and the reasons behind them?”
Read reports →“Regarding a series resistor and capacitor, what occurs to the voltage when connected to a load? Illustrate the graph.”
Read reports →“What signal variables affect behavior when transmitted on a PCB trace?”
Read reports →“Regarding circuit design, what is the appropriate placement for a decoupling capacitor?”
Read reports →“What tests are needed to confirm a component is working if it has high voltage applied and cannot be accessed?”
Read report →“What geometrical changes to a CPWG transmission line can alter its impedance?”
Read report →“Could you define what a resistor is?”
Read report →“Can you explain what imperfections in a resistive rod might cause noise and interference?”
Read report →“Could you define what a capacitor is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 SpaceX interview reports.