Compare SpaceX vs Blue Origin BETA
See how working at SpaceX vs. Blue Origin compares on a variety of workplace factors. By comparing employers on employee ratings, salaries, reviews, pros/cons, job openings and more, you'll feel one step ahead of the rest. All salaries and reviews are posted by employees working at SpaceX vs. Blue Origin. Learn more about each company and apply to jobs near you.Employee Ratings
- SpaceX scored higher in 8 areas: Overall Rating, Career Opportunities, Compensation & Benefits, Senior Management, Culture & Values, CEO Approval, % Recommend to a friend and Positive Business Outlook.
- Blue Origin scored higher in 1 area: Work-life balance.


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What Employees Say
- "Rockets" was the most mentioned Pro at SpaceX.
- "Rocket" was the most mentioned Pro at Blue Origin.
- "Long hours" was the most mentioned Con at SpaceX.
- "Upper management" was the most mentioned Con at Blue Origin.
I have been working at SpaceX full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Work with some of the best and brightest in industry; analyze advanced / targeted threats - Great learning opportunities, and freedom to create and own new projects - Given large amount of... responsibility early on - Generally good work-life balance, depending on team. Each person chooses to work longer if they want to, and projects may be so engaging that one dedicates more time automatically
Cons
- Under-staffed, difficult to hire new people due to high standards of interview process and existing time constraints. This causes excessive burden on staff, and make it more challenging to automate... tasks or work on new projects
Advice to Management
- Prioritize hiring more staff, especially if team is approved for (and wants/needs) more employees
I have been working at Blue Origin full-time
Pros
Good pay Good benefits Good culture
Cons
None that I can think of
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