SpaceX reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,742 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

75% 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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4.0
Apr 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

High ownership of projects, extremely fast paced work, little hierarchy between engineers, nice office benefits

Cons

high stress work (especially whenever launches are coming up), personalities of some engineers might rub off the wrong way

1.0
Apr 8, 2025
Recommend
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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!!

5.0
Apr 7, 2025

Great place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, growth opportunities early on, and benefits.

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge

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