Questions that have appeared at saic for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to work with a team to complete a complex engineering project?

Question: What role do you usually take on when working in a team? Can you provide an example?

Question: Can you share an experience where your team was not agreeing on a solution? How did you handle it?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a situation where you had to solve a difficult engineering problem. What was your process and what was the outcome?

Question: What was the most challenging engineering problem you have faced and how did you overcome it?

Question: Can you tell me about a time when you used your engineering skills to improve a process or solve a problem in a non-traditional way?

3. Communication

Question: How have you handled a situation where you had to explain a complex technical issue to a client or team member with less technical understanding?

Question: Can you share an example of a time when you received criticism about your work? How did you respond?

Question: Describe a time when you had to persuade a team member or manager to accept your proposed solution.

4. Project Management

Question: Tell me about a project you managed. How did you plan, organize, and monitor progress?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to balance multiple projects at the same time? How did you handle it?

Question: Tell me about a time when a project did not go as planned. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?