Teledyne Technologies Systems Engineer interview: an intimidating first impression

From the start, I wondered whether I was the kind of candidate they wanted. The hiring manager's tone felt intimidating, and I began second-guessing my answers during the conversation.

I expected the process might stop there, so I was surprised when they invited me to a second interview. I had to put the first conversation behind me and continue.

The difficulty itself was average. What stood out was the effect on my confidence. I didn't receive an offer, and I came away thinking about how an interviewer's manner can make technical work feel harder than it is.

Location: El Segundo, CA. Overall feedback: neutral. Offer status: no offer.