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      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

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Senior management

      2.5

      Work/Life balance

      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
      4.0
      Apr 15, 2016

      Rewarding but tough; gain knowledge and experience but no career development

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Working with some of the smartest engineers in the world and taking on some of the most challenging engineering problems is truly rewarding. Good workplace with free coffee, free froyo, and cheap meals. Very fast-paced and you get to see your efforts go into application very quickly.

      Cons

      Management is still trying to figure itself out. Constant reorgs and shifting priorities results in loss of productivity and a decrease in morale. Career development is not directly valued. Very much a "sacrifice for the team" kind of place. Work/life balance gets lost -- not out of force, but because of the environment.

      4.0
      Apr 11, 2016

      Interesting work; novel problems to solve

      Principal engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Unlike many that may comment on their employment experience at SpaceX, I am a recent SpaceX hire but with 30 years industry experience. I find the energy at SpaceX familiar, the enthusiasm refreshing. Many hard working colleagues. Interesting, novel problems to solve. Visionary direction. Substantially more institutional patience than most companies. Willing to take some time and risks to service the long term goals. Immense flexibility and patience during my relocation process. Kudos.

      Cons

      Focus on every hire being a rock star has a price: positions go vacant for want of top candidates able and willing to take the position. Vacancies cause project delays.

      4.0
      Apr 8, 2016

      SpaceX is for Engineers

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Intense and satisfying work. A focus on personal responsibility and results means you get to work with fantastic talented and motivated people.

      Cons

      Lack of organization can make for stress and some long hours. The higher you get in the organization the more chaotic and less trusting things get.

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