SpaceX Interview Tips - How to Land a Job With SpaceX (Elon Musk Interview Question Included)

Elon Musk has built two of the most sought-after employment destinations in the world in SpaceX and Tesla. In this video, I am going to share with you SpaceX Interview Tips as well as confirmed SpaceX interview questions in order to show you how to land a job with SpaceX!
In this video, I cover 5 critical things to succeeding in an interview with SpaceX! I cover the overall culture and mission, and how you should incorporate that into your answers as a candidate. I discuss an actual Elon Musk interview question that is asked by him and senior leaders at SpaceX and Tesla, and teach you the key to answering it, I go over an actual story of a technical fit who didn't get a job after interviewing with SpaceX and what he did wrong so you don't make the same mistakes, I go through confirmed Recruiter/HR questions you can expect to be asked and how you can answer them and finally I give you a list of the technical questions that are asked at SpaceX so you can go into your interview prepared to answer them.
One of the things I have often stressed in my videos is that in a job interview process, there is often a slim margin for error. With SpaceX, this is absolutely the case. They have tons of super-smart, qualified applicants and if you want to land a job with SpaceX, you have to be prepared!
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Check out these SpaceX Technical Job Interview Questions
• What are composites?
• What is the size of an integer on a 32-bit system?
• What is a null pointer?
• If you have a large, heavy object moving very, very fast, how do you safely slow it down?
• How would you go about a design for an electrical harness to protect it from a sharp object falling from above?
• How would you attach a sensitive instrument to a shaking surface?
• How would you find a cycle in a singly-linked list?
• There are all kinds of data structures out there, like arrays and heaps. Why can't there just be one that does it all?
• What happens when you run a high current (spot welding) through a nickel piece touching a copper piece?
• How do you regulate the temperature of something in space? What is your main limiting factor?
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[@keithedwards9953]

I don't think I have much to offer SpaceX as an employee, but I do have some ideas I'd like to share with them. How do I get in contact with them for that?

[@nancywalker1325]

​@@keithedwards9953Tell Elon on X

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

i got the job guys. i start on the 5th. february

[@mech-y219]

how was it? whats your linkedin?

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

@@mech-y219 good boss !! and its Jose Garcia Lee college

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

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[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

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[@marcialabrahantes3369]

congrats!

[@leifnelson-melby1512]

BS in Mechanical Engineering here. Here's how I would answer some of these questions: • What are composites? Composites are a mixture of two materials, not metals. Mixture of two metals are alloys. Composites have very interesting mechanical properties and are typically stronger than many other materials, but are difficult to manufacture. They are very popular in the space industry due to their strength. • If you have a large, heavy object moving very, very fast, how do you safely slow it down? Attach a rocket going the opposite direction of travel. Or if you can somehow use friction to stop it over a long period of time, like with brakes on a train. • How would you go about a design for an electrical harness to protect it from a sharp object falling from above? You would want to design from a materials point of view. Find a material with very high impact resistance - high toughness. Look at tank armor, this is very good at doing such things. If possible, deflect the incoming object. • How would you attach a sensitive instrument to a shaking surface? Use a damper - like rubber. • How do you regulate the temperature of something in space? What is your main limiting factor? Use radiation. Convection and conduction don't work in space - there is no medium to travel through. Radiation seeds no medium. It is limited by surface area. The more surface are you have, the higher the rate of radiation.

[@greysonbradhurst549]

So a little over 3 years ago, i used your Tesla prep to get a job with Tesla in Austin!!!, today i made it through my in person interview with SpaceX here in brownsville, and all i can say is thank you so much for your solid, sound, straightforward interview prep!!! Questions for my role were a little bit differnet then in the video but the overall tone carried over perefectly to the interview!!!!!, stay tuned for the results of the interview!!!

[@B17GEAA]

How'd it go??

[@greysonbradhurst549]

@@B17GEAA Awesome! Have made it through candidtae selection for the role, now awaiting executive review.

[@thomaspaveglio2012]

hey congrats! im in the interview pipeline for hawthorne, would it be okay to dm you some questions?

[@greysonbradhurst549]

@@thomaspaveglio2012 for sure!!

[@greysonbradhurst549]

UPDATE!! we got it booster integration Technician at the starbase location, thanks again this prep was a huge help in the process!! Recommend this guy to everybody!!

[@IDKxMAN]

Not going to lie, this dude is seriously underrated. He got straight into it, gave me what I needed to know, and gave said information in understandable and quick way. Above all else, he seemed like he knew what he was talking about, even if he, like the average person, didn't know any of the technical tips. Great job man and I hope KZbin's algorithm recognizes you as a quality content creator.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Travis thank you so much for the kind words! My channel is pretty new but I am trying my best to provide great value and grow my channel in the process! I have a ton of videos I want to make so I plan on continuing to push our similar content! I hope you find the new videos just as helpful! Have a great day!

[@jackitachica]

Hi there! I was able to pass all 4 of my interviews with flying colors thanks to your video! While all of the questions you had mentioned were not asked of me during my interviews, bc I was well prepped by your video, I was able to add more depth to the questions I was asked and really giving them meaty answers that I had prepared thanks to your video. I am just waiting for my background check to clear now :) Thank you so much for your help! ✨✨✨

[@BenTalksTalent]

Let’s go Jacky!!! Congrats on making that happen! Thank you for coming back here to let me know!!!

[@PresGrove]

Can we have an update? I hope you got the job!!!

[@emrez4951]

congrats!

[@WeirdWealth333]

Did your background check come back? I’m doing in on-site interview tomorrow and I’d love to pick your brain on a few things!

[@Balance3rd]

At which interview do they ask technical questions?

[@Lokiel]

Completed on-site interview. Was a lot of fun. I had no idea the interview process was so intense! But very fun. Recruiters are incredibly friendly as well. Video was fairly accurate as well

[@BenTalksTalent]

I’ll take fairly accurate! Glad you had a good time! Good luck!

[@Lokiel]

@@BenTalksTalent thank you! I don't know if it's normal for the process but negotiating has taken a long time.

[@Balance3rd]

I got the job!

[@mylifeisweird321]

I typically don't leave comments, but I truly have to thank Ben and this amazing video for helping me land a position at SpaceX!! I just signed my offer letter yesterday, and the level of preparation was rooted in this video and many Glassdoor/Reddit insights regarding the interview process. The 4 questions I was asked by the second round were 1) Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it 2) Tell me about a time you had to juggle many projects/deadlines 3) Tell me about a time you had to learn something new for the first time and 4) Tell me about a time you faced conflict at work and how you navigated the situation with your team. At all stages of the screening, phone interviews, and on-site presentation/conversations, they're looking for quantifiable impact and as much detail as you can provide to ensure you were actively engaged and you're telling the truth. Good luck to folks applying! Even if I wasn't offered the role, I truly left each phone call and on-site interview thinking it was a really good learning experience with such a cool company.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Congrats!!! So cool! Thank you for coming back here to tell me and thank you for sharing your insights here! Very cool of you!

[@user-nc5pe3dw2i]

I'm interviewing tomorrow for the Mars program as a Technician for the Starship thank you so much for this video

[@vigneshsaravanan4680]

All the best

[@BenTalksTalent]

What a freaking cool job! Good luck T! Let me know how it goes!!! You got this!

[@Jerry_1738]

How did it end up going? Going in for an interview for being a starlink associate and I’m excitedly nervous on the opportunity they gave me.

[@jordanwoods6906]

How did it turn out

[@jordanwoods6906]

@@Jerry_1738 did you get the job?

[@lieslringhofer162]

I'm currently on the job hunt and SpaceX expressed interest in my resume, even though my AA wouldn't seem enough to qualify! I didn't have as much confidence until coming across your video, thank you! For reference I'm going to interview for a warehouse position and I have over 10 years of experience in the field!

[@BenTalksTalent]

I am glad I helped you with your confidence Liesl! I hope you get the job!!!

[@itsnotallrainbowsandunicor1505]

Some years ago I was very interested and researched quite bit into rocket propulsion ,nozzle design, film cooling, and aerodynamics and even aeroelasticity. I also had a interests in large module manufacturing. Unable to move due to children growing up to areas where I could bring my interests , i no longer have that restriction now. So, i may try to give it a go. One thing i noticed here is no one trying to answer any of the posed questions Most of the time on LinkedIn there would be questions with always an answer given. Quora is the same thing. For a majority of questions I would throw in my 2 cents worth. Without looking anything up i answer some of the following questions. 1. What are composites? composites are a way of using lighter materials, applied in novel ways as to enhance the structural integrity while also decreasing weight. 2. If you have a large, heavy object moving very, very fast, how do you safely slow it down? It seems that with large objects soft surfaces, or softer matter do the best job. Case in point. An airplane over extends it's landing. At the end of runways of major airports are soft concrete that increases drag ten fold. In the air, it would be aerobraking. As rockets descend into the more dense part of the atmosphere, one can see the dramatic decrease in speed before rockets are fired. Aerobraking Is used for satellites entering say the Martian atmosphere before parachute are used. The too fast initial speeds would rip the cords or destroy the parachute material. So, atmosphere is the best IMHO. 3. How would you go about a design for an electrical harness to protect it from a sharp object falling from above? Wrap the harness in metal braiding and attach next to either a flat surface, or underneath a supporting bracket. Leaving an electrical harness to hang in the open may accidently catch the object. If the object doesn't cut the harness, it may at least pull the electrical connectors from their sockets. And considering the amount of acceleration a rocket undergos, this is serious business. 4. What happens when you run a high current (spot welding) through a nickel piece touching a copper piece? Not a welder, though do have some interest and it lies with automated welding equipment such using robots. I would think that too much current would cause splattering of the copper metal. Copper is softer material, more conductive. and being more conductive means it has a higher thermal conductivity. (It has to do with free electrons. More free electrons means higher conductivity) 5. How do you regulate the temperature of something in space? What is your main limiting factor? As far as heat coming from the sun, rradiatorsI guess the main limiting factor is surface area. If anyone wants to chime in and share their thoughts it would be appreciated. My answered were at the top of my head.

[@gabmasterson5360]

I had my first phone interview with SpaceX yesterday & every question they asked me was from this video i was SO PREPARED after watching this & got invited for a technical interview thank you so much!

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s awesome! And you are very welcome! Congrats on crushing your interview! Let me know how the rest of it goes! You got this!

[@gabmasterson5360]

@@BenTalksTalent I just had my 3rd interview today! it went very well i have a feeling i’ll be moving on to the next round (whatever that is) lol

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@gabmasterson5360 that’s awesome!!! Congrats! Let me know what happens!

[@edbs0911]

what questions were you asked? did you submit a portfolio? thank you

[@fjb2986]

Your interview tips really helped! This is definitely a long process, 2 months so far. I have had 3 phone interviews with various managers, engineers and technicians and a decent amount of paperwork. One thing is to be sure to compile a summary of your accomplishments and you must have a detailed summary. You will need them not only for your interview but for the Executive Summary of Accomplishments. There are 6 on the form but you need only 4, I provided all 6. I just had my first onsite interview and tour. The tour was awesome. I actually got to hold components that had been in space. I saw a Raptor engine up close! The people there are really positive and friendly. I was told that they only bring people onsite that they believe will be a fit. They just don't bring anyone in. Regardless if I get the job it was an awesome experience.

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s sounds so exciting. Especially seeing the engine and holding components that had been in space. If you are open to it, I’d love to interview you about your experience!

[@outpost949]

Good advice re: the executive summary. I just interviewed for a non-technical role at SpaceX, and they still wanted one from me as well. If you are interviewing at SpaceX, even if it's literally to be a barista, be prepared to write 2-3 paragraphs each about 4-6 of your greatest professional accomplishments. They will ask for this after the initial recruiter phone screen and before the more difficult/serious interviews with your hiring managers, and if there isn't much time between these two, you will have to produce some homework pretty fast.

[@Trevorfox_]

Completed the recruiter interview and the first and second phone screening. I made a big error on one of the questions on the second phone screening today so I’m not too confident that I will here back. The two technical topics on my 2nd phone screening were hydrostatic pressure (water in a tank and how the pressure varies based on the depth of the tank) and heat transfer (three forms of heat transfer a rocket experiences before liftoff, as it launches and while it is in LEO). There were a few other smaller questions. Good luck interviewees!

[@BenTalksTalent]

First, Bear Down Trevor! Secondly, you never know, keep the faith. I hope you hear back from them. Let me know what happens!

[@edbs0911]

Hi Trevor, mind elaborating on your error? Thank you!

[@ashleyhood7479]

These are answers from a physicist, though I am not a rocket scientist… yet. If you have a large heavy object moving very fast how do you safely slow it down: You need to know how much force your object can tolerate. For example, a human can take maybe 5Gs of force. You can apply up to that much force on the object. There are a few external factors that apply force, such as air resistance, gravity, friction, or another object pushing on it. Then, you have internally sourced ways to slow down. This is governed by conservation of momentum. Your object can throw some of its mass in the direction opposite to its acceleration and this will slow it’s velocity. (I.e. burning rocket fuel or jettisoning part of the system) How do you regulate the temperature of something in space? What is your main limiting factor? To regulate the temperature of something, you need to be able to transfer heat away from that object. Your limiting factor in space is the efficiency of radiative heat transfer. Specifically, that means that your heat loss is mostly through the emission of photons taking away heat because your object is not physically in contact with anything or transfer heat in that way. So, to regulate your temperature in space, you would want to maximize your radiative heat dissipation by using better materials for that purpose. You can also create an internal heat reservoir and put that into contact with whatever is generating the heat. The contact point needs to be a good heat conductor. Your reservoir could be water or a large piece of metal. To send it to space, you would want to pick the material that will be light in weight but hold a lot of heat.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Thank you for sharing! Not my wheelhouse!

[@edbs0911]

Hi Ashley, how did the interview go!?

[@dmytriidolhov90]

Interviewed yesterday for a Logistics position. It was my 4th round of interviews and on this one they have asked a lot of the questions mentioned in the video. I was prepared and had everything written down, however, I felt like my interviewer was not very happy with my answer for "tell me a real example of you having a disagreement with your peer and how did you go about it?" I told the story about one project me and my peer wanted to handle in different ways and that at first we went the way I wanted (it was mainly my project) and then weeks later changed out strategy due what what we have been noticing going on with a market and our ability to complete a project as expected. So few weeks later we went the way my peer was suggesting and completed a project together helping each other out doing everything we can. However by follow up questions I felt like my interviewer was searching for something me to say which I was not saying....even tho I gave a real example and included disagreement, collaboration, result achieved, etc... The other one was a little bumpy with "a story you failed". My interviewer said that it seemed like I didn't learn from it even tho I said thinks like "I needed to better assess the situation", "I needed to change the priorities given the situation/information available". I feel that I overexplained the action I have done and why I did it the way I did that it made my interviewer think that I still think I did it right...however, I insisted in the end that yes I think I could have acted differently yo prevent what happened by better situational awareness and priority change. Hoping for the best, but so far no feedback from HR Team. Its been 24 hrs now. Will post back the final result.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Thank you for sharing and I hope you get it! Please let me know what happens!

[@dmytriidolhov90]

@@BenTalksTalent i got an on site interview! Thank you for your video and information! Really helpful!

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@dmytriidolhov90 let’s go! Huge congrats! Almost there! Let me know how it goes!!!

[@dmytriidolhov90]

@@BenTalksTalent got the job! Thank you!

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

i can confirm that these questions are authentic in the interview process, although they arent word for word its still the same question and im excited to share that i advanced to the second interview and im very excited. so please wish me luck guys

[@diegoferreira2186]

Great video! I am from the oil and gas field for 10 years and I have been interviewed probably 12 times with SpaceX and 3x with Blue Origin over the past year and these questions are all in line to what they typically ask .. the recruiter questions are simple and they are so nice ( they literally come to you and tell you “I saw you applied for this position but I think you would be a better fit for this one “) but the hiring manager is a matter of luck … gonna go for the third time to Hawthorne tomorrow for the 3h in person presentation panel … #nevergiveup

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck Diego! Third time is the charm! If you haven’t already watched my panel interview videos, I would recommend those too! Let me know how it goes! You got this!

[@chrissantiago3991]

3 hours?? How'd it go after 1 year later? I'm considering applying, i come from the boiler and HVAC field but really wanna work somewhere that's headed for the future. Also Hawthorne cost of living seems extremely pricy even for what space X is paying. How'd it go???

[@michaelaperrotta8829]

I just interviewed with SpaceX for a software dev role and this video was so helpful! thank you so much, they want to move forward with me I now have to complete a coding challenge wish me luck!

[@BenTalksTalent]

You are very welcome and what great news! I am unfortunately no help there 😂😂😂. Good luck and let me know how it goes! You got this!

[@noahthegreat190]

How did you do and what technical questions did you get? Applying for software dev roles too!

[@DanielTheDev]

Dude the "Because I'm too stupid to do that" gave me a massive chuckle. Kudos. Five years of research with NASA under my belt and applied to a few software positions today. (Edit after finishing the video: all the tech questions are cake as well, glad my years in the aerospace industry may also pay off, I'm feeling pretty confident!)

[@BenTalksTalent]

Glad you enjoyed that line and I hope you found the video helpful! Hopefully you get an interview and you crush it!

[@beaujules1]

Best of luck. Hope you got it

[@DanielTheDev]

@@beaujules1 I appreciate it. So far, I have not been hired.

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@DanielTheDev they give you any idea of next steps?

[@beaujules1]

@@DanielTheDev keep at it. I’m sure your persistence will pay off.

[@pvtdipwad2944]

I've gotten up to a scheduled in person interview for SpaceX which will be my 3rd interview within a week. I'm so excited for this opportunity. I showed no shame in my failures and all the excitement for my accomplishments! I'm so nervous!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Awesome! Good luck! Don’t forget to let them know how inspired you are by the mission! Let me know how it goes!

[@pvtdipwad2944]

@@BenTalksTalent I got an offer! I was already stoked about the ability to interview with them. You definitely eased my nerves about not knowing everything and just being excited for the experience.

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@pvtdipwad2944 that’s so great to hear! Congrats on a massive accomplishment!

[@zachbmx22]

Just finished my 3rd round presentation interview with SpaceX! This video was super valuable in all 3 rounds thus far. Biggest piece of advice I have is be prepared to elaborate on anything you are speaking on. They are always asking pinpointed questions to ensure you understand all the details on your background and your problem solving thought process. Do you best to prepare and calm your nerves as my presentation interview was almost two hours long. For anyone out there prepping for an interview with SpaceX, you got this! Appreciate your wealth of knowledge Ben!

[@MrChoukairi]

Hello there, I have my first interview coming up. Would you be able to share your experience and the questions you have been asked. (I am applying for a business operations role)

[@zachbmx22]

@@MrChoukairi I got to round 4 of a 'Test Equipment Engineer' position but did not end up getting an offer. I cant speak on what specific questions they would ask to someone in business ops however I recommend you have multiple concrete examples of ways you used creative thinking to solve actual problems in your career, schooling, personal projects etc. They want to see what physical impact you have made and be sure that you can speak to all the details of your examples cause they will dive in deep sometimes haha. Best of luck!

[@MrChoukairi]

@zachbmx22 Thank you for your responsiveness. I really appreciate that. Is all the interview over the phone? Or you have to go un person. ( I am currently out of the country, not sure if that would work). Also, how was your first phone screening? Does it involve deep dives as well?

[@zachbmx22]

First two interviews were over the phone, third and fourth were via MSFT teams and presentation style. It might be the same or different for business ops not sure. Don't hesitate to ask them questions on the hiring process they are transparent @@MrChoukairi

[@MrChoukairi]

​@@zachbmx22 Thank you so much Zach and sorry for asking too much from you. Any non-technical questions you can remember that might be useful to me? Appreciate it really

[@cambroe]

This was great timing, I just received my internship interview invitation this afternoon and am looking for ways to prepare as my interview experience is limited. Thank you for collecting this info!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck Colin! Let me know how it goes and I would love to get any feedback on how the process is for you!

[@szlzezezpzzz]

How did your interview go?

[@berticusmaximus8381]

Had my phone interview with the hiring manager today. Went well. Waiting on HR to contact me now. Your videos really prepared me. I had papers spread out in front of me with answers to all the possible questions you talked about in your videos. If I passed their culture question I think I have the job. I will let you know. Thank you for this channel.

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s amazing! I will be crossing my fingers for you Berticus! I hope you get it and glad I could help!

[@berticusmaximus8381]

@@BenTalksTalent they are moving ahead with an in person interview. Thank you so much.

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@berticusmaximus8381 this is so awesome! You got this! Crush that interview!

[@berticusmaximus8381]

@@BenTalksTalent Ben. SpaceX is moving forward with me. I got the job because of your channel. It doesn't matter how much experience I had, I would have blown my interviews without you. I almost did blow the last interview (number 8), due to interview fatigue, but the previous seven went very well and saved me. I have one more paperwork review to go through and they will contact me. This has been a long stressful process but your advice is what made it a success. Can't thank you enough.

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@berticusmaximus8381 ah man, that’s so great to hear! I am so happy for you! Thank you for circling back and letting me know this, it makes it worth it to create this kind on content to hear things like this!

[@akshgarg29]

Thanks so much for this video! I just had my interview today and it went really well and I'll be moving on to the next step in the process.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Let’s go!!! Congrats Aksh! Let me know how it goes! You got this!

[@dustinmullings2672]

So, I didn't get the first position I applied for on my first phone interview. I applied to another position, watched this video, and nailed the second phone interview. Next Tuesday I'm flying out to Vandenberg Space Force Base for f to f interview. I'm going to be rehearsing and role playing until the day I leave. Fingers crossed! I'll let you all know if I get it. Oh, I am an Aerostructure Mechanic and I applied for a Mechanic Technician position (Falcon 9)

[@BenTalksTalent]

Congrats! Such an exciting position! I hope you get it!

[@ceki9900]

Tell us how did it go

[@dustinmullings2672]

*'Update! * I did not get the Vandenberg position. Then again, in November, I was flown out to an interview with SPACEX. This time in Texas, @ Starbase for a position in the Starship Program. I did not get that one either. So, I took an offer from Gulfstream in Tulsa, and started Dec 5th. The days after I stayed work with Gulfstream, SpaceX called me to set up another interview for the Starship Program. This was a conference video call interview format with 2 HR. Reps, The operations manager, project manager, the supervisor for the position, two leads, and myself. I interviewed on Dec. 8th and I am happy to report to you all that : On January 5th 2023, I received a call from SpaceX informing me to expect an email within 24hrs. On January 6th I received an email with an offer of employment from SpaceX, informing me that they wished to hire me. I am moving to Brownsville Texas and I have orientation @ SpaceX 's Starbase on February 6th. I am overwhelmingly thrilled with the situation! And thank you for the kind words!

[@atronsammich]

Had phone interview today with a recruiter and they decided to move forward with me. I meet with a group of engineers in a few weeks for a follow up Interview. My position is for a non engineering position at SpaceX in Redmond. Your video really helped!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Glad it helped! Congrats on moving forward! Let me know what happens! You got this!

[@Megan2g]

Did you get the job in Redmond?? I have an interview coming up and I am sooooo nervous! Haha! I am also going for a non technical position so I’m curious to know if your interview process was as grueling as everyone says. Any input you can offer would be much appreciated!

[@atronsammich]

@@Megan2g if you like working 12 hours a day 7 days a week then the jobs for you. I went back to Boeing and they doubled my pay that SpaceX was giving me.

[@Megan2g]

@@atronsammich oh no. That’s not good to hear. I have read that from other people but I was hoping that was feedback from engineers since I know they always seem to work long hours. I have so many questions! Haha! I also had a phone interview with Boeing in Auburn today. I have tried to get on with Boeing for quite some time. My resume seems to make it through fine enough but I don’t think I handle panel interviews well, so todays phone interview was a nice surprise. Thank you for the feedback!

[@sreimer10]

@atronsammich I’m up for a nontechnical position as well. How’d did you find out that the non tech positions have 12 hrs days as well ? It’s hard finding info about non engineering roles. Any insight into the culture for non tech roles would be much appreciated 🙏

[@letsrockit4798]

Just had my first interview today and it went great, I just found your channel and will be using this to prepare myself for the next rounds! Cheers!

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s awesome! Hopefully my content helps! Go crush your next interview!

[@letsrockit4798]

@@empnadajhhh9469 very straight forward, this guy's advice is exactly on point. Though I will say I think the questions are more positional dependent along with being candidate dependent. I came from ULA so I think they more experience specific questions.

[@nathanbernard-Romans818]

@@letsrockit4798 Did you get the job?

[@nathanbernard-Romans818]

@@letsrockit4798 My first interview is tomorrow.

[@letsrockit4798]

@@nathanbernard-Romans818 that's great! I'd say just remember you're interviewing them just as much and they are interviewing you. Nope after leaving ULA I decided it was time to leave the rocket world for a bit to get some sanity back lol Good luck though!

[@luisvaldez8378]

I have my first interview tomorrow 8/6/2022, after watching this video I feel a little bit more confident, Thanks

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck Luis! Let me know how it goes!

[@darthmoomoo]

I came in here expecting clickbait ... and was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. I have not applied to SpaceX yet but this will be very helpful!

[@BenTalksTalent]

No clickbait here! I love creating custom interview guides, they are a lot of fun. I have had many people message me saying they got jobs at the companies I have created guides for (Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix). The first three are the most popular. More company interview guides on the way!

[@darthmoomoo]

@@BenTalksTalent Thank you very much. If I end up working there, I will be sure to let you know. Working at SpaceX is my dream job.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Who can blame you! Such an amazing mission!

[@HimynameisLeo0424]

I have to schedule for an interview soon and I’m pretty glad someone made this video. Sure as hell nervous

[@BenTalksTalent]

I am glad I made it too! Happy you have found it helpful! Good luck in your interview, let me know how it goes. You got this!

[@MobyAlexW]

Great video, Ive got an interview tomorrow and this sure helped alot, 20 minute video isnt bad at all and no need to "get to the meat". You were clear and precise with what you were saying and helped educate almost 10k people on this

[@BenTalksTalent]

Every once in a while a comment like this comes along that motivates me to keep making videos. Thank you Alex, I really appreciate it!

[@MobyAlexW]

Made it to the second round! Most of the things in your video weren't even talked about, but I feel like with the multiple rounds at SpaceX, it'll pop up sooner or later

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@MobyAlexW experiences could vary too. When you get the job (willing it into existence) I’d love to connect quick to talk about your experience and perhaps make more helpful content.

[@MobyAlexW]

Yea sure

[@MobyAlexW]

I was told that the 2nd round was going to be in one week, but they were pretty late on the response, and I had already accepted a job at NGC

[@PranavAthreya]

Than you for making this video; very helpful to my goals!

[@fjb2986]

I have a phone interview with SpaceX and your information is like having a cheat sheet- LOL. Thank You!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Love it! That was the goal! Good luck and let me know what happens. You got this!

[@AntiAshley]

Even if I don't make it through- this video was so helpful!! Thank you!

[@BenTalksTalent]

You are very welcome Ashley! Good luck!

[@Oblivion1407]

“Why would you rate yourself nine of ten?” “Well the fact that I made to this on-site interview speaks for itself. I am confident that I am better than many other people, and you guys are the same.”

[@BenTalksTalent]

I probably wouldn’t say that lol

[@powpow7571]

Thank you!!!! I just had my 2nd interview for a position at SpaceX, and this video helped build my confidence when walking in. I’m standing by to see if I made the cut.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Let’s go! I hope you get it my friend!

[@ashsaj5759]

Update?

[@powpow7571]

I got the job and I start May 1st!!!! I’m so excited, it truly is my dream job!!! Thank you for helping 🙏

[@powpow7571]

@@ashsaj5759 I got the job!! It was a very lengthy process, and I start May 1st!!

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@powpow7571 amazing! Congrats my friend!

[@TheKtube7]

Thanks for posting this! I just got off my first interview with SpaceX and have another coming up. The info here was seriously useful.

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s so awesome! Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes! You got this!

[@edbs0911]

what questions were you asked? did you submit a portfolio? thank you

[@soggymanturtle]

This is such an amazing and informative video. I was very anxious beginning my search of “SpaceX interview” but this gave me a lot of confidence to be prepared. Your energy is contagious!

[@HeavyDutyCharlie]

Looking forward to this video. I’m about to have dinner & watch this. I have a phone interview next week with SpaceX 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m super stoked about it

[@BenTalksTalent]

Did you like it?

[@benjaminbirchman3732]

About to take a technical here. Thank you for the help. I love this company, I didn't think I would have a chance at this so soon. Very exciting, even if I don't get the position.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck fellow Ben! Let me know how it goes! I hope you get it!!!

[@sovereign6445]

well? what technical questions did you get

[@ashleyhood7479]

Thanks for the help! I’m interviewing with them this week and this was incredibly helpful. I can prepare and feel more confident now :-).

[@BenTalksTalent]

You are so welcome! Be confident and inspired by their mission! Let me know how it goes! You got this!!!

[@ashleyhood7479]

@@BenTalksTalent Thanks for the encouragement! I think the interview went really well! It was my third interview and it was on-site in McGregor, TX for an entry level engineering position. I had a facility tour, a half hour presentation time, an hour interview with the team, and a half hour interview with someone in leadership. Your prep for the interview questions was very helpful! For the technical question, they ended up walking me through an exercise related to what they work on for about 15 minutes. We talked about how I’d engineer a device to address potential issues in different places. It was actually a doable line of questioning given my background!! I hope they will have me join the team. I really liked it there! The line you mentioned about wanting to work with a good team on complicated problems was actually something I naturally started saying in my job search, so I think I’d be a good fit 😇. I’ll find out in 2-3 weeks!

[@human7525]

Could you please tell me how to apply for a job at spacex after completing btec in india

[@rohitram6641]

Thank you ! I haven't even received a call but preparing.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Always good to stay ready! When you do get called you will do great!

[@rohitram6641]

Not if but when I do get the job, I owe you lunch !

[@parmveerjassal7102]

Have my second interview tomorrow as an Avionics Engineer, wish me luck!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck! Also, I would love to hear about your interview!

[@parmveerjassal7102]

@@BenTalksTalent feel free to message me! made it to the onsite, wasn't a good for either of us, but nonetheless a great experience

[@edbs0911]

@@parmveerjassal7102 I can't seem to message you but do you mind sharing your questions/experience? Thank you in advance !

[@andychen3473]

Composites are a mixture of two or more materials with distinct properties on their own. These typically have higher strength to weight ratios, are much more expensive and complicated to manufacture/process, and worst thermal properties generally than metals (there are exceptions to all of these). Think of fiberglass, kevlar, carbon fiber, etc. although there are many new materials being developed every year so it is a rapidly evolving industry! from a Materials Science and Engineering student

[@lunetelalune2783]

Not everyone who is being interviewed for a position at SpaceX is going in as an engineer. I have an upcoming interview with SpaceX-- they recruited me. However, I have found this video to be helpful in preparing for my interview.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Very true!

[@lunetelalune2783]

@@BenTalksTalent Thanks! I made it past the first interview. I have a second interview this week. If I pass that one, I will have an onsite interview. I will keep everyone posted.

[@MrChoukairi]

Hello there, I have my first interview coming up. Would you be able to share your experience and the questions you have been asked. (I am applying for a business operations role) @@lunetelalune2783

[@szlzezezpzzz]

I think these are the answers to the following: Size of an int on a 32 bit machine: this answer depends on the programming language but i venture to say that the context for spaceX is C or C++ the answer to this is at LEAST 2 bytes. It could be more but only lower bound is guarunteed. Null pointer is a datatype of pointer that has value 0 reprezenting that it points to nothing. Detect cycle in singly linked list: 2 pointers that traverse at different speeds or a hashmap auxiliary datastructure. Why are there so many different data structures? They all have different properties time complexities and space requirements that make solving different problems possible, or more efficiently. The rocket type questions i am curious about but dont have any answers for.

[@BenTalksTalent]

(Slow clap)

[@0150r]

For the linked list, you could also add a flag to each node. When you traverse the list, set the flag to true as you visit a node. If you get to a node that's already true, you have a cycle.

[@notrend2558]

just applied yesterday and received a email today saying im going to have a interview tomorrow, I was nervous at first but after this video i feel a little more prepared than going in blind to the interview. wish me luck. Also thank you for making this video it was really helpful.

[@BenTalksTalent]

So exciting! You should be confident! They wouldn’t be reaching out unless you are a GREAT candidate. Let me know how it goes. You got this!

[@Brickswol]

Oh dang, you got an interview after 1 day. I was expecting to wait at least a month. Maybe I was auto pushed out because I’m a college freshman.

[@sjhaji]

Yes sir I am consistent learner about space ecosystem and human life sustainability on Mars

[@DannyGGchannel]

great video! have an interview coming up soon ;) Thank you Ben

[@BenTalksTalent]

That’s awesome Danny! Good luck, let me know how it goes! You got this!

[@ksenialebedeva7563]

I dream to work in a Space X, but I'm not an engineer. I would love to work there as a product manager or experience designer. Can you make a video about interviews for these positions? Also, I'm looking for a new job and want to find a company with mission, problem-solving and collaborative culture. Could you share how to find this type of companies?

[@BenTalksTalent]

These are good questions! Preparing job specific videos is a bit harder. I do want to do more of them but I need to find people willing to be interviewed. As far as the culture, I think finding companies who that type of value alignment of their culture page and then CEO’s referencing it with Glassdoor might be good. I think I’ll make a video on this!

[@ksenialebedeva7563]

@@BenTalksTalent looking forward! I’d like to make a list of companies with the same values before applying, but struggling how to do that, since I’m a foreigner and don’t have personal contacts to ask

[@erlindahill9554]

My husband 3rd interview will be tomorrow for CWI position, even though my husband currently working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a Transformer Company he’s eager to become a CWI for SpaceX..

[@BenTalksTalent]

I hope he gets it Erlinda!

[@sean6709]

Interning at tesla right now, spaceX is my dreammmm

[@BenTalksTalent]

Well I bet being at Tesla will help get you to SpaceX faster! It will look great on a resume!

[@sean6709]

@@BenTalksTalent very true. Really crossing my fingers when I finish my degree this year I’ll get an opportunity. Thanks for the vids!

[@BenTalksTalent]

You got it! More videos coming!

[@Ihar_Maskevich]

Amazing insights, cannot thank enough!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Happy to help!

[@mojgandehghani6969]

Wish me luck! It's happening!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck!

[@MrChoukairi]

Hello there, I have my first interview coming up. Would you be able to share your experience and the questions you have been asked. (I am applying for a business operations role)

[@MultiCristian102]

Good vid, lets get to the meat a bit faster next time. Thank you for the value you bring.

[@BenTalksTalent]

How would you order it and what would you add/delete? Thanks for your feedback!

[@MultiCristian102]

@@BenTalksTalent you already bring enormous value to your subscribers... Get to the value part. Skip the formalities skip all the what's up guys skip all that crap and get to the point. People are watching more KZbin videos but never before now, they have less patience now I know this because I'm one of them. I just want people to get to the reason why I clicked on their video in the first place, no add lib, no extra talking, commercials sure make your money... I hope I don't sound abrasive with my feedback. Good news is, it's my only feedback 🤠👍

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@MultiCristian102 not abrasive at all. I always appreciate the feedback! Thanks Cristian!

[@hunchogamingz9997]

I just applied to a position I hope I get it

[@BenTalksTalent]

I hope you get it too! When they call you, make sure you are ready to talk about problems you have solved and in great detail! They will asked for specifics on your examples!

[@hunchogamingz9997]

@@BenTalksTalent I literally have no degrees just a high school certificate so I really do t know if this hurts my chances of being accepted

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@hunchogamingz9997 I think it really depends on the role and your other qualifications!

[@dsadad21]

How’d it go dude? Did you get it?

[@arthurfleck9003]

thank you so much for this video sir... was very helpful... i'm just 18 now and this video definitely gave me a closer look of what gotta do to get into my dream company... can you please let me know if spacex is hiring people from around the globe or only citizens of U.S. Thank you

[@BenTalksTalent]

Hi Arthur! You are very welcome! It is indeed a great company! Keep chasing your goals! As far as their international hiring, I’m not sure. However, they do likely have it on their website if you check out openings!

[@yvonneagundez1994]

This is Huge thank you

[@sharp_ant4651]

Im only 14, but I still watched this, man I really hope I get to help build starship

[@BenTalksTalent]

They will still need engineers when you are ready! 😎👍

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

guys i have an interview with spacex on the 31st. im excited and very eager. i will keep yall updated . wish me luck please .

[@MrChoukairi]

Hello there, I have my first interview coming up. Would you be able to share your experience and the questions you have been asked. (I am applying for a business operations role)

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

@@MrChoukairiim barely seeing this im sorry. how did it go ? i start on the 5th of february

[@MrChoukairi]

@JoseGarcia-lf4gx niice. I have interviewed but with the hm and did the programming test, but I still did not get any feedback. It's been a month now, and I am waiting.

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

@@MrChoukairi dont panic just yet , as long as you dont get a deny email youre still being considered. when i went out there for my final interview they told me that theres current employees who interviewed for a higher role and have waited 1 month plus to hear back from there. dont panic its all good. just be patient

[@JoseGarcia-lf4gx]

@@MrChoukairi i hope you hear back soon brother. i got hired on already. i started on the 5th of feb

[@ritamusk8888]

When I will interview people for SpaceX, I will ask what is the aim of their life, does they afraid of death, will they move to Mars, because some people of the team will need to do it. I survived the biggest bulling this world will ever know, so I am learning each day and I think spaceX must be like family for each person, who goes to work for it. To gather the knowledge is not a problem, to be curious about your job is.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Do you work there?

[@ritamusk8888]

In the process.

[@flawns]

I have my first Phone Screening tomorrow for Manufacture Production. Lets see how well I can do this. I'll update here as well.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes! I hope this video helps!

[@flawns]

@@BenTalksTalent Passed the screening!!! Onto the next interview in 3 days. Questions in no particular order: Expected salary for this position? Why are you thinking about leaving your current job? Not challenging enough or not enough work? Why do you want to work for SpaceX? What do you know about spaceX? What's something specific you know about spacex? can you described this thing you mentioned on your resume? A little bit more in detail? How many people do you work with? (position specific question) How do you use this ERP program, and what is it for? When was the last time you used it for? (position specific question) Why did you select this position? then it's your turn to ask the recruiter a question or two.

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@flawns that’s awesome, congrats! Thanks for sharing these! I might make a video on how to answer these specific questions!

[@flawns]

@@BenTalksTalent No Problem Second Interview. Tell me about yourself? Why did you pick this role? Tell me a project you worked on and how did you solve it? If possible please go into detail? What is your day to day role? She went off the job description list to confirm if I know how to do this or that. Asked one confirmation question on my resume if I knew how to do that. Then I asked the interviewer two questions. 1) is there any detail you feel I should go back and clarify? Is there anything on my resume that catches your eye and you would like to talk about? 2) Before we end this call, what is the next step after this? I will get know by the end of this week if I get the 3rd interview

[@alleninventions8315]

@@flawns Well did you?

[@juanogdon9494]

Hey Ben! Great video. I am currently studying aerospace engineering and for some years now working on space X has been my dream. Specially because i share the eagerness to work on making humankind multiplanetary. Now i wished to ask you for advice on going to the US to work in the first place. I am from Argentina and going to good university. The problem is I do not know what can i do to enter the US and work there, and how is the best way to get the citizenship. If you could offer some advice on that i would be really thankful.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Hi Juan, I am not an expert on the topic, however, usually people attend a university, either for their undergrad or masters. After they graduate they can get OPT (optional reactive training) which means they can live and work in the US. You get a certain amount of time and then you can get an extension. During that time, you find a company to provide sponsorship with the goal of them eventually helping you get your green card.

[@juanogdon9494]

@@BenTalksTalent great! Thank you SO much! Hope you have a great day!

[@rickydiaz7]

thank you!

[@BenTalksTalent]

You are welcome Jose!

[@breathoflife7670]

Does this go for a Fabrication Technician position for Space X? I have a phone interview tomorrow?

[@szlzezezpzzz]

Solid video!! Have my first phone interview tomorrow

[@BenTalksTalent]

Thank you Siri! Good luck! Please come back and let me know how it goes!

[@szlzezezpzzz]

@@BenTalksTalent hi just a quick update. I had my first interview bassically a screening with the recruiter. I am a new computer science grad and SpaceX is the first company to respond to any of my applications. I worked full time in an IT role while going to school and this initial interview was all about my work experience with the question why do I want to work at SpaceX. They did not even question my software engineering skillset. They want to see passion for work and if there exists an intrinsic value to working. I was able to pass the initial screening. The next step would be the recruiter telling the hiring manager to review profile, resume, etc. At the point of my call the hiring manager had already reviewed my stuff and i am now schedule for interview number 2 with the hiring manager. I also received a coding assesment to to take. This video is very helpful.

[@elifsu8495]

@@szlzezezpzzz Hey. Can you inform me of the developments? I am very curious about this process. And I hope everything will be fine for you! Achievements.

[@szlzezezpzzz]

@@elifsu8495 sure. Ill send an update after i take the coding assesmeny

[@szlzezezpzzz]

@@elifsu8495 elifsu, I took this coding assesment just now and feel extremely confident in it. It was not hard. And is really to weed out people that have never programmed. There also were some chart analysis questions. Second interview on friday with hiring manager. I will update

[@unbhj1495]

Ghosted twice by SpaceX recruiters after the 1st interview!

[@BenTalksTalent]

Ah man, I am so sorry to hear that. I hate when people don’t have the decency to be direct.

[@jacobherr5903]

Did they ask tough questions?

[@unbhj1495]

@@jacobherr5903 SpaceX no tough questions, but they'll dig DEEP into one or two of your experiences. That is for entry level positions of course.

[@ThePrograminators]

love it

[@BenTalksTalent]

Thank you Pranav!

[@jordanhenshaw]

Unless someone has peer-reviewed research indicating otherwise, I seriously doubt these “cultural fit” questions have any ability to predict actual performance. There are like a billion variables in between that interview question and real-world performance that obfuscate how you answer the question. The “explain a time you solved a difficult problem” works because it’s a knowledge question, not a behavioral test. The behavioral test questions likely have no actual predictive power close to the mean. But employers still use them because they severely overestimate their ability to predict behavior.

[@BenTalksTalent]

I totally get that. But if they are being asked it behooves you to prepare yourself to succeed right?

[@jordanhenshaw]

@@BenTalksTalent I'd rather build a company that strives to do less dumb things and more smart things.

[@Mfloloe]

I just had a phone interview just waiting for a call for a in person interview

[@MrChoukairi]

Hello there, I have my first interview coming up. Would you be able to share your experience and the questions you have been asked. (I am applying for a business operations role)

[@jonathancolon428]

This guy is legit !! Reminds me of Gerry V but even better then him.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Thank you Jonathan! I appreciate it!

[@wildlife.4242]

Sir I am from Pakistan and my keen desire to join Space X. I am fsc student. So which field is better for space x to join. My keen desire to form human beings multi planners.i am 18 year old student.

[@BenTalksTalent]

It depends on the type of role. Good luck!

[@wildlife.4242]

@@BenTalksTalent sir except from computer science which role is perfect which has some basic role in formation and propulsion of rocket.

[@МарияГаврилова-ж2й]

Доброе утра Любимка моя❤❤

[@DAMAG392]

liked and subscribed to tell YT you dont suck.lol

[@BenTalksTalent]

Yes! Bro thank you lol

[@ttbaker7454]

not a rocket scientist, just a curious kid.

[@BenTalksTalent]

All rocket scientists started out as curious kids! 😎👍

[@jermaineconcern1539]

Thanks ben. Preesh that shit dog.

[@BenTalksTalent]

You got it bro! Hope you nail the interview!

[@jermaineconcern1539]

@@BenTalksTalent I got an internal referral with an electrician at Cape Canaveral and he tells me he has a lot of pull. But he didn't have to do a technical engineering interview lol. But it seems like a good prospect

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@jermaineconcern1539 having an internal person refer you is the second easiest path to landing a role! That’s a great start for you!

[@jermaineconcern1539]

@@BenTalksTalent what's the first easiest way?

[@BenTalksTalent]

@@jermaineconcern1539 internal promotion. If you were already an employee interviewing for another role, it’s the easiest path. But referral gives you a pretty great chance.

[@bethsellers1796]

i turned down spacex.

[@BenTalksTalent]

Oh really? Why?

[@JohnAppleseed-cy1rd]

You have to be an Elon fanboy and really kiss assss. I passed all the hoops they made me jump and didn't get the job simply because both female engineers didn't get enough attention from me