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 Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
May 2, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

In my second year out of school I was designing flight hardware for the Dragon capsule. As an engineer, you get involved in all aspects of your product from design to manufacturing to integration. This is a great place to cut your teeth as a young engineer. Unfortunately, your experience will vary greatly depending on which group you join; not all managers are created equally. Some are great corporate politicans but mediocre engineers. Some know how to get large bonuses for their reports, and others don't. People who like to do things by the book and have everything neatly tied up won't fit in here. You have to accept that everyone is rushing and often shoot from the hip; sometimes the documentation is sloppy or someone makes a mistake. If you don't have the patience to deal with it, you won't last long. ULA is screwed. We will eat their lunch sooner or later, I guarantee it.

Cons

You will probably be somewhat underpaid. Benefits are mediocre. You get thrown in the deep end, sink or swim. There is no hand-holding around here. Often times a square peg is put into a round hole because we just need someone to do the job, and then the hapless assigned person is stuck with it forever.

5.0
Apr 23, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You are working for a company that is doing great things for a noble goal. Launch Days are unlike any other company gathering, and really put things in perspective. Benefits are great, and a lot of employee services and pluses. In IT, you learn anything you can, and get to go everywhere and do almost anything, so you really get to experience the entire company. From machine shops to spacecraft build areas; you help support an amazing group of people that have a common goal. Also there is room to grow, and you can definitely advance your career here.

Cons

Having a lot of responsibility can be stressful at times, but it is an amazing feeling when everything is successful, and your hard work pays off.

4.0
Aug 21, 2013

Wonderful Chaos

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You work for Elon musk. Long term focus is on changing history rather than pleasing a board. You get a sense that we are going places. The Lunchpad, coffee bar and froyo stand are nice. Manufacturing and engineering in one place. The overall caliber of engineers is very high. The amount of knowledge in one place is incredible.

Cons

SpaceX is no longer a small company. Work Life balance varies greatly by dept. Located in LA

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