It's the dream job I didn't know existed - Technical Trainer SpaceX Employee Review

5.0
Nov 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I feel like my ideas and work are valued. My manager empowers me to achieve my goals. The teams that I work with are very supportive and literally do the things you wouldn't think were possible. I truly believe that I work with the best of the best, and some of the most humble people out there. We have one of the smartest and inspiring CEO's in the world, who has a clear vision that I can easily get on board with.

Cons

We have the same drawbacks of a quickly growing company that came from a very small, and elite group of individuals. We are treading on new ground, a lot of the things we're doing have never been done before so you really have to stretch outside of your role and be able to do what other companies would have 3 people doing. The pace of the work is very fast, so you have to put effort to take a step back and see your project from a higher perspective to make the most effective decisions.

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Cons

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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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