I interviewed at ABL Space Systems (El Segundo, CA)
Interview
First interview was a phone screen with one of the engineers. We spoke at length about some of my previous projects and she asked about what it was like working in group projects, how to manage conflict etc. Then she asked some of her clearly preplanned technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you have a pump at the bottom of a propellant tank and a pressure sensor before the pump, how can you use inert gas to create a constant output pressure on the tank as the pump drains?
I applied online. I interviewed at ABL Space Systems
Interview
Phone screen with recruiter. Phone interview with hiring manager. Interview with team lead. On-site panel interview and tour. Everything was great up until on site and panel interview. Panel was intense.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Draw a free body diagram of forces acting on a bolted flange
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ABL Space Systems (El Segundo, CA) in Apr 2024
Interview
Headhunter reached out on LinkedIn. I did a phone screen with the headhunter, then the hiring manager and another member of the team. One interviewer was combative during the interview and said I was wrong, but I explained why I was correct and he conceded. The headhunter gave me his unconstructive and harshly worded feedback, which I don't think was meant for me to see. This company seems like a mess and the reviews show it. Thankful I dodged a bullet