SpaceX reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,743 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

75% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

SpaceX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,743 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SpaceX employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Apr 20, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Challenging environment, culture of accountability, growth company, strong long term outlook, outstanding for career development.

Cons

Work life balance is always challenged depending on the role you're in, you need to manage your own career (generally the case for most employers).

4.0
Apr 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working with some of the smartest engineers in the world and taking on some of the most challenging engineering problems is truly rewarding. Good workplace with free coffee, free froyo, and cheap meals. Very fast-paced and you get to see your efforts go into application very quickly.

Cons

Management is still trying to figure itself out. Constant reorgs and shifting priorities results in loss of productivity and a decrease in morale. Career development is not directly valued. Very much a "sacrifice for the team" kind of place. Work/life balance gets lost -- not out of force, but because of the environment.

4.0
Apr 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlike many that may comment on their employment experience at SpaceX, I am a recent SpaceX hire but with 30 years industry experience. I find the energy at SpaceX familiar, the enthusiasm refreshing. Many hard working colleagues. Interesting, novel problems to solve. Visionary direction. Substantially more institutional patience than most companies. Willing to take some time and risks to service the long term goals. Immense flexibility and patience during my relocation process. Kudos.

Cons

Focus on every hire being a rock star has a price: positions go vacant for want of top candidates able and willing to take the position. Vacancies cause project delays.

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