Wow... just wow! - Compsites Assembler SpaceX Employee Review

5.0
Sep 25, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best reasons to work here are obvious, every moment your life is ink in the pages of Space exploration history!, the monumental weigh of all is awe inspiring, a fruition of a lifetime of Aerospace work and study, The work environment and teams are committed, they do lack the structure I'm accustomed to from my service in the Air Force and the US Army, but the cohesion is real, it is a culture I'm proud to have joined this company and enjoy its many benefits! , the enthusiasm is palpable. it really is like stepping out of the world and into WILLIE WONKA'S factory, only" we build rockets and capsules, and will soon invade MARS.

Cons

Not a real con, but an awareness, that attention to detail and a commitment to the pursuit of perfection is a must!, as individuals you are allowed to not be perfect!, but your work has to come as close to it as you can, successful missions and the safety of HUMAN crew and cargo will be essential moving forwards, This will add an unprecedented level of stress, I AM confident though, this company has what it takes!

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* **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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