SpaceX reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,749 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

76% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

SpaceX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,749 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
Oct 18, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

- Mission-driven work to clear milestones and purpose - Work has the potential to deeply change the course of human existence - High risk, high reward environment as is with much of the rocket business - Constantly learning to keep at the cutting edge of engineering - Great work culture with like-minded individual; some of the smartest people you'll ever meet. - Those who do not perform or are not team players are quickly found and don't last long. - Minimal red tape, everyone responsible for mission success. All roles matter. - Stock options - No BS, extremely-focused and competent CEO. - Privately-held, so no investors to answer to. Mission is paramount, not quarterly earnings. - Amazing benefits.

Cons

- Can sometimes be highly stressful. - Company gets paid by achieving contract milestones, which can lead to long hours near a deadline. - Work-life balance can be an issue, but it is entirely the responsibility of the employee to manage. - Performance review process needs improvement. No clear means for promotion/career growth. Very difficult to achieve title/role changes. -No 401k contribution matching. ISOs or RSUs are marketed as reason for this.

5.0
Oct 18, 2016

Test Technician

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is never a dull moment. Work hard, play hard, and watch your handywork go to space! You'll work with some of the smartest and best in the industry.

Cons

The hours can be long even though the rewards are great.

5.0
Oct 18, 2016

Life at SpaceX

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of the best jobs I have ever held. Unlike a lot of work environments, the people at SpaceX are really smart and nice. Very friendly and accepting atmosphere. Projects are challenging but reasonable time lines are given to get your work done right. All the right support is in place to enable one to get their job done without a lot of running around.

Cons

Physical space is at a premium at SpaceX. Labs are cramped and finding a lab bench to set up a long term project is difficult. Politics seems to be in play on how space is allocated.

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