What interests you in working with SpaceX?

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Elon Musk says that SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is more exciting than one where we are not. They're looking for employees who are as passionate about this pursuit as they are to join them on this journey of innovation. Before your interview, spend adequate time familiarizing yourself with their accomplishments, mission statements, philosophy, and culture to align your goals and priorities with what this opportunity offers. Since their website is a bit limited in this regard, you should extend your research beyond the confines of their website.

"Life at SpaceX - At SpaceX, we are actively developing technologies with the potential to change the course of life on Earth and beyond. We believe that hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains, so we prioritize hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. From building our interplanetary transport system to working with astronauts and deploying our Starlink broadband internet system, all SpaceX employees directly contribute to making our mission of making humanity multi-planetary a reality."

"I've always been passionate about the aerospace industry. When I was a kid, my parents brought me to the jet propulsion laboratory to watch the first mars rover embark on its first mission. That inspired me, and since then, my imagination went wild with the limitless possibilities of humanity exploring the endless reaches of space. The work of Elon Musk and the pursuits of SpaceX similarly inspired me, and I knew I wanted to be part of this work. So I kept working hard, relentlessly pursuing my goals, and never giving up. That's what led me here today."

"Exploration of our universe has led to some of the greatest discoveries in science. The possibilities are endless and there is no telling what the next big thing will be. Working here may lead to discovering new planets, new species, new materials, etc."

"I genuinely enjoy knowing that my work contributes directly to humanity. Through further space exploration, technological advancements, and new research only possible in space, I know that I can leave a mark on this world. That is what interests me about SpaceX."