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      Long-time Employee Review - Anonymous employee SpaceX Employee Review

      5.0
      Oct 14, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I have had some of the most unique work and life experiences that one could possibly imagine at SpaceX. Especially being here for a long time and seeing the growth of the company, it's a terrifically rewarding place to work. It's super awesome to see the newer employees come in and take charge of big projects that they would not otherwise have an opportunity to own anywhere else. Anyone who applies themselves can excel, and anyone who has a better idea gets a voice to make a change or improvement. There are regular opportunities for growth and advancement as a growing company.

      Cons

      Some folks don't handle the pressure very well, or after being at the company for an extended period find it difficult to disconnect themselves.

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      5.0
      Jun 29, 2026
      Engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      * **Unmatched Mission & Impact:** You are literally working on rockets and spacecraft. The cool factor is 10/10. * **Brilliant Coworkers:** You will be surrounded by some of the smartest, most driven engineers in the world. * **Insane Career Growth:** SpaceX on your resume is a golden ticket. You will learn more here in 3 months than in 3 years at a normal company. * **Hands-on Experience:** They actually trust interns with real, critical hardware. No boring coffee-fetching tasks.

      Cons

      **Cons:** * **Zero Work-Life Balance:** 70-80 hours a week is the norm, not the exception. Say goodbye to your social life and sleep. * **Extreme Burnout:** The "hustle culture" is toxic. You are expected to treat the company as your entire life. * **Mediocre Pay:** The hourly pay is average, especially when you factor in the insane hours and the high cost of living in LA/Hawthorne. * **Chaotic Management:** Decisions can change overnight based on whatever Elon Musk tweets or feels like doing that morning.

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