NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory·Systems Engineer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Systems Engineer interview experience

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Pasadena, CAPosted Mar 2017 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had a more structured, mixed-ability loop that felt more rigorous than pure conversation, with multiple technical/engineering checks over the course of campus interviews.

Initial phone interviews (2 rounds in one case) — I was invited after brief calls and then brought in; the discussions covered resume details and how I’d fit the team.
On-campus / director-level conversation — I met with a departmental director in a surprisingly informal, conversational setting, then had additional HR follow-up in the process.
Technical-heavy meetings — In other cases, the process included one-on-ones and panels with Unix/system topics, software development skills, and fit questions about personality and future goals.
**All-day/on-lab interviews (when

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