NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory·Software Engineer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Apr 2017 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I experienced a faster-than-usual early process with short screens and limited technical content, then occasional in-person sessions arranged through campus or internship channels.

Application / campus or portal selection — I applied through JPL’s internship portal or via university career routes and was contacted quickly by someone on the hiring side.
Phone interview (about 15–30 min) — I walked through resume items, projects, and why I wanted the work; the questions felt welcoming and low pressure.
In-person / on-site day (when selected) — When it happened, I met multiple engineers or managers for short one-on-ones, focused more on interests and project discussion than intense problem-solving. Outcome: I didn’t report an offer in these cases, and

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