SpaceX Material Planner, Development reviews

I couldn't think of a more motivational or satisfying company to work for. Every day is a challenge and I get to work next to some of the smartest people in the world. Building a rocket, watching it launch and then reflying it again is just the beginning!

No other company can match the coolness factor of SpaceX. Helping to build rockests is an incredible experience and all employees have a passion that energizes the entire work environment and makes people excited to come in every day and work long hours. The average age is also pretty young, which not only adds an energy factor, but also makes health benefits extremely affordable (not that the company age discriminates, I think more young people are drawn to it). Gathering outside of mission control to watch a launch is another awesome benefit. In no other industry is the result of hours of hard work seen so dramatically. It's a lot more exciting than watching a shipment go out. Compensation and benefits are very competitive (at least for supply chain). I came to SpaceX straight out of college and the base salary was higher than any offer I got from companies like Cummins or 3M. On top of that the stock award plans are very generous, and benefits are free for the employee and very reasonable for spouse and children. Most jobs are in the LA area so living expenses are definitely higher, but overall the compensation is great.