SpaceX reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,737 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

73% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

SpaceX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,737 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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5.0
Mar 22, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

SpaceX has created a work environment that fosters engineering freedom with little bureaucracy. As a result everyone works together on projects that interests them and are encouraged to see things through to completion.

Cons

Combining the large number of new projects with both a limited workforce and supporting existing designs through production, the amount of work expected from an individual can sometimes be overwhelming. That being said no one is working those long hours alone and on any given hour of any given day there will be people there.

4.0
Mar 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Making a big difference in a high profile project that is awesome. Even interns make decisions that have an effect on the rockets. You are a rocket scientist. The pay is standard and you get some stock or options.

Cons

It can be nerve wracking to have that much responsibility. People complain about long hours, but that's more of a function of the individual and how they manage their time.

5.0
Mar 18, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-As an engineer, going to work is exciting. You will be tasked to design and build something totally novel and you'll be genuinely driven to do a good job. There are few things that are more exciting than knowing that your goal is to develop the vehicles that will transport people to Mars and beyond. -Significant responsibility with every project you work on. This makes you feel like you really do make significant contributions to each successful flight and test. You won't feel like a cog in a machine whose hard work goes unnoticed. You'll know that your dedication is making this company and the rocket that much better. -Flat organizational structure that allows for open, direct, and frank communication paths between all employees, regardless of title/position. -Real teamwork and sense of camaraderie. You'll be part of a team of that takes on a challenging project together. This mutual struggle builds real friendships that extend well beyond the workplace. It's not uncommon for large groups to go on trips and weekend adventures together. -Smart and supportive colleagues. Chances are, you won't know everything about about designing and building rockets on your first day. People want to see you succeed and do great work. Be ready to learn and be asked to lead very early on. -Getting to travel to launch sites (Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg) is an awesome experience. Beyond just getting to see and work on your rocket on the launch pad, it's amazing to have access to the grounds that define the American space exploration program. -Tons of little perks: cool/modern office, gym membership, high-quality food and coffee, awesome company parties.

Cons

-No one explicitly requires that you work long hours. You are entrusted to do a good job on your project and deliver on schedule, which often means going above and beyond, no matter what that entails. The culture is young, energetic, and willing to do anything it takes to get the job done. This can sometimes lead to overlaps with your personal schedule. Managers are typically very understanding if you need to take a few personal days. -Because of the rapid pace of work, missing even a week can makes you feel pretty out of the loop and behind.

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