Hyperloop - Senior Mechanical Engineer Virgin Galactic Employee Review

1.0
Dec 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When I joined the culture was fun, nice location, nice people, smart engineers and an exciting project.

Cons

How do such smart engineers continue to believe such a small rocket with limited margins of payload is EVER going to orbit? The Boeing people won't even test because big box company execs don't take risks at startups. Then again, what makes anyone think VG is a start up? It's an LLC for crying out loud. It's a holding company for Branson brand promotion like Hyperloop and Cosmic 747's that pose as first stage boosters... sadly, with lots of people on board. It's ridiculous that this company houses so many well educated engineers that apparently just take the money. There's no serious engineering going on here. I mean come on it's a big marketing PR scam.

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5.0
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Pros

The work environment was very creative and supporting.

Cons

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2.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People and communities are wonderful. It is a good brand to work under. Hybrid schedule is great

Cons

Zero promotion opportunities. Go get experience, but do not expect them to promote you in any way. They will only promote people they like. Brand name is only good thing. management are silo from people who are doing the actual work. VP and directors will yell at you and embarrassed you during an executive meeting.

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