SpaceX reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,738 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 2,738 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
4.0
May 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of opportunities to excel and make a difference in the world. Possible to find a work life balance as long as you make it a priority. Get to design and build rockets!

Cons

You need to stand up for yourself, or else the company will take advantage of you. Hard to get promoted or develop a career, unless you're proactive.

5.0
Apr 15, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-A CEO who is passionate about revolutionizing the space industry -A President who cares about her employees -Teams of dedicated colleagues who give their all towards advancing the human race -Everything is designed, built, and launched in America! -A real opportunity to make a difference in the world -Walk the production floor whenever you want -- all of the major components are built in house, so there's always something new and amazing to see -Work with on-site NASA representatives who want to see SpaceX succeed -Tons of gourmet catered meals

Cons

Make sure you know what you are getting into before accepting a job at SpaceX because it is not for everybody. You will be given more than you think you can handle. You will work long hours. You will need to take on responsibilities outside your job description. You will be required to prove yourself when on Critical Path. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team who is writing history. It's up to you to accept the challenge. I can guarantee that many other people would have given up if faced with the challenges that I have gone through while at SpaceX. Nothing is easy, nothing is laid out perfectly for you. I chose to press through the hard times because I love the feeling of seeing my hardware lift off the launch pad on its way towards outer space. It is a feeling that can not be adequately be put into words. Go SpaceX!

2.0
Mar 26, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing company on the forefront of Space access.

Cons

Employee personal needs are not met. Issues not adequately confronted. There's way to much "drama" for a professional workplace. Even though the majority of the company is young, there isn't enough professionalism a lot of the time. Many managers definitely play favorites, in a way that may be detrimental to other employees.

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