Is SpaceX a good company to work for?

SpaceX has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,691 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at SpaceX to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SpaceX have been left by employees working as Engineering Manager , LAUNCH Intern and Software Engineering Intern .

Does SpaceX pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SpaceX employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SpaceX. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SpaceX?

68% of SpaceX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SpaceX 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SpaceX?

Engineer (126) , Intern (99) , Software Engineer (89) , Propulsion Technician (61) , Technician (56) , Integration Technician (53) , Manufacturing Engineer (48) , Vehicle Engineering (47) , Quality Inspector (43) , Engineering Intern (38) , Launch Engineer (33) , Intern - Hourly (32) , Avionics Intern (31) , Structures Engineer (31) , Avionics Engineer (30)

What are the pros of working at SpaceX according to real employee reviews?

"The planning team is full of great people who are welcoming and plan so many fun activities outside of work." ((in 297 reviews)); "Great benefits and the company outlook is positive." ((in 175 reviews)); "The culture is great and the passion that everyone has with what they do is extremely noticeable." ((in 103 reviews)); "Great environment and coworkers." ((in 90 reviews)); "great work environment and people" ((in 66 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SpaceX according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours but there is definitely an active change to reduce long hours and cover shifts better." ((in 394 reviews)); "No work/life balance and crazy (mandatory) overtime" ((in 267 reviews)); "Long hours are expected." ((in 168 reviews)); "Sometimes managers don't really understand exactly what it is we do, but that isn't unique." ((in 43 reviews)); "Salaries are low." ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about SpaceX layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SpaceX layoffs and their outlook for job security at SpaceX in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SpaceX locations?

Hawthorne , Cape Canaveral , Los Angeles , McGregor , Redmond , Brownsville , Vandenberg AFB , Seattle , Bastrop , Boca Chica and Medford Colonia , Houston , Waco , New York , Austin , Kennedy Space Center , Washington , San Francisco , Sunnyvale , Texas City , El Segundo , Irvine , Mars , Vandenbrg AFB , Redondo Beach , Torrance , Lompoc , Merritt Island , Hawthorne , Chicago , Dallas

SpaceX reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,751 total reviews)

Elon Musk

76% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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SpaceX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,751 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 Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews

4.0

Oct 30, 2023

Great place to make an impact and grow quickly in a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Meaningful work. I feel inspired every day - Fast pace (never bored :) ) - Some of the smartest people I've worked with

Cons

- Long hours - The tradeoff for smart coworkers is sometimes you encounter ego. It's rare but a bummer when it happens - Compensation below market rates

5.0

Oct 30, 2023

SpaceX is a great place of employment. Coming back here was one of the best career choices I have ever made.

Electronics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The Mission- I am absolutely honored to be a part of our companies mission. We are truly innovating life on earth and beyond, as we know it. The culture- This is certainly one of my top aspects, of working here. It is really an incredible culture to be a part of. My co-workers ,across all depts, are very friendly and driven. I have always felt very supported in my individuality. Employee relations- I feel more appreciated and taken care of than at any other place I have worked or been a part of. Quality of life- I am able to find a nice work/life balance here. My supervision has always been very understanding with any personal needs that may arise. We do work hard but that is gratifying.

Cons

The pay could be better but I am content with my long term financial outlook.

3.0

Oct 25, 2023

Good luck

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment and great people to work with

Cons

Lack of leadership, more battlefield promotions rather than right for the job

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