SpaceX reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,742 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

74% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

SpaceX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,742 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
5.0
Jun 22, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When I talk about SpaceX, I don't say that it's a peak career experience - I say that it's a peak LIFETIME experience. If SpaceX is for you, it will absolutely positively blow your mind. You will never be the same again, and I mean that in the best way possible. There is a high degree of self-selection in the recruiting process at SpaceX. If you learn about Elon Musk and SpaceX and you are inspired to learn more, inspired to read and absorb everything you can about them, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get hired here, and then do whatever it takes to be successful once you ARE here, then SpaceX is definitely for you. If the preceding verbiage does not describe you, then it's probably not for you, and it's all good either way.

Cons

If SpaceX is your cup of tea, the things about SpaceX that some will describe as 'Cons' or 'Downsides' won't occur for you as such in the least. They are just part of life at the X. The reality of working at SpaceX is that it's an intense place to work. It will call you to bring your A game and find out what you're made of. Sometimes a sprint, sometimes an endurance test, sometimes both, it is a mission more than it is a job. If you're just looking for a job, don't even bother applying at SpaceX. There are many easier ways to make a buck out there. But to my knowledge, there is no company more exciting, inspiring, and awesome in the entire solar system.

2.0
Oct 25, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

SpaceX does amaizing things and has amaizing goals. You will work with some of the most intelligent people on the planet, and on some of the most interesting hardware being built anywhere in the world. Stock Options.

Cons

Poor communication to top leadership, scape goat based firiings, poor salaries, extremely long hours, poor work life balance. Benifits are worse than those of competitors.

1.0
Apr 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The team around you becomes kind of like a family. We always joked that we weren't necessarily all friends, but more like trauma survivors.

Cons

Sure, here’s a draft of your review that conveys the key points clearly and professionally while still being candid: --- My experience at SpaceX was deeply disappointing. The workplace culture is toxic, with zero regard for work-life balance. Employees are regularly pushed to their limits under the guise of "changing the world," but in reality, the culture rewards burnout and punishes those who speak up. Despite what’s advertised, there are no actual bonuses or incentives unless you remain with the company for a full five years to see vesting. This structure keeps people hanging on, even as the environment deteriorates around them. One of the most concerning aspects is the promotion of poor leadership. At least ten individuals came forward with serious concerns about Nohelly Pelayo’s unprofessional and toxic management style. Instead of addressing these issues seriously, HR held a single roundtable on a volunteer day—hardly a genuine effort to understand or fix the problem. Afterward, they claimed there was no issue and inexplicably promoted her to supervisor, despite obvious and ongoing concerns from multiple team members. This pattern shows that SpaceX doesn't value its people or their feedback—only the illusion of innovation and relentless productivity. If you value a healthy work environment, respectful leadership, and being heard when issues arise, I would think twice before committing to this company!!

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