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SpaceX Systems Engineering Intern reviews
4.0
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Elon Musk
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96% positive business outlook
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4.0
Jul 21, 2016
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Pros
SpaceX is a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding place to intern. You are given real work- exactly the same work as full-timers and you can learn a TON here. Working at SpaceX has taught me a wide variety of skills from time management and prioritizing to effective communication and teamwork.
Cons
As many of the reviews have already stated, SpaceX is not an easy place to work. Not only is the work challenging, but it easily consumes your life....finding time outside of work (even on the weekends) can be difficult. The employees here are over-worked and under-payed; however, for an internship the pay isn't too bad. Also, interns are limited to working 50 hours work weeks, but keep in mind you WILL work 50 hour works weeks at least.
5.0
Jul 20, 2016
Recommend
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Pros
SpaceX is by far the most interesting internship I've ever had. SpaceX trusts interns with valuable projects that will actually go towards company improvement. In my past two internships, which were with two different oil and gas operator companies, I felt as if my projects were just a way to waste my time. As an intern, my input is valued and I am treated with the respect that any full time employee would receive. I feel respected as a female engineer, and that my ideas are taken seriously which can be hard in other industries.
Cons
The only cons I have with this internship is that it is very time demanding, so work/life balance can be somewhat challenging. But the work is so interesting that the hours seem to fly by. I'm also not the biggest fan of the location being in McGregor.
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