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      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

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      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 Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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      3K reviews
      5.0
      Oct 24, 2016

      Great Job Satisfaction

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Every employee makes an impact each and every day. We all make a difference. This is the first job I have had since leaving the military 20 years ago that is 'mission based' where everybody has a singular focus and teamwork is a way of life. There are no petty politics or career bureaucrats getting in the way of true progress. Likewise, the meetings are kept to a minimum and are agenda driven...no meetings just to have meetings. Very solid benefits package.

      Cons

      This is not a place for those who make it their mission to do as little as possible and collect a paycheck. This is not a place for those who need a set work schedule, unable to work weekends and holidays, and lack commitment to the job and the mission.

      5.0
      Oct 23, 2016

      Perfect Blend of Challenge and Reward

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      -Really smart people who are highly engaged - this is really important -Focus is on doing the right thing and the technical merit of ideas -Problems are bounded by physics and are much more fun than ones bounded by marketing or product design -From a high level there is always a drive to do something better/faster -Complacency and bureaucracy are not rewarded and I really appreciate this having worked elsewhere before SpaceX

      Cons

      -Work life balance takes effort to maintain, but it is possible -As the company has grown there are pockets that don't perform as well as they could and this can be frustrating to see

      5.0
      Oct 22, 2016

      It's not for everyone

      Engineering manager
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      Pros

      The aim of the company is to ensure the continued survival of the human species by making us multi-planetary. It that doesn't get you excited...check your pulse... You get to work truly hands on with cutting edge technology. You are surrounded by incredibly smart and driven people. You are given complete ownership and responsibility for your work. You get to contribute to an endeavor that only nation states have previously accomplished. You also get to accomplish world firsts. I had tears in my eyes when we landed the first booster!

      Cons

      There's no such thing as a free lunch. With the outrageous pros described above come equally outrageous demands and stress. These do not come strictly from Management. They are primarily self created by the superstar type A's who work there. See if you can't read between the lines on some of the negative reviews that the person is basically saying "I'm awesome and I couldn't handle SpaceX, therefore SpaceX must be broken"... If you work only to live, and are looking for a 9-5. THIS IS NOT IT! If you really believe in what the company is trying to achieve; and are prepared to make some personal sacrifices to ensure they do. Welcome to Nirvana!

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