Tech IndustryNov 22, 2019
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Does SpaceX hire Canadian SWEs?

Does SpaceX hire Canadian SWEs?

Microsoft Soporific Nov 22, 2019

No.

Adobe Spidey™🕸️ Nov 22, 2019

NO. Only US Citizens are allowed to work in the US Aerospace industry due to ITAR restrictions.

SpaceX darkarchon Nov 28, 2019

Wrong. 1) ITAR doesn't require citizenship, this is only one of several ways to be considered a "US Person". Most commonly you can also be a green card holder - just as good as citizenship. There is also a special approval process (rare) for people who don't fit any of the criteria. 2) Not all parts of the aerospace industry are required to follow ITAR regulations. 3) Not all roles require ITAR. We have different badge levels for non ITAR people. If you recall from the 737 max investigation, Boeing outsourced some of its software to india And directly applicable to the question, the head of software for vehicles at SpaceX is a non US citizen Canadian. We would totally hire a Canadian with a green card, and many current SWE are non citizens

Deloitte AjrV74 Nov 22, 2019

Not even Waterloo will save you

Facebook Jsn72L OP Nov 22, 2019

Thanks everyone. Dreams crushed 😴😴

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Psynaptic Nov 22, 2019

It's ok, free healthcare is there to mend those broken dreams

Facebook Jsn72L OP Nov 22, 2019

It's funny how so many people think the free health care is great. It's not truly free given how much more taxes you pay over your lifetime. Not to mention the horrendous wait times.

SpaceX SlaveX420 Nov 22, 2019

Possible but you will need to be at least a green card holder you don't necessarily need to be a US citizen. Never heard of HR sponsoring any one either. Don't think they would know how.

Microsoft zxy098 Nov 29, 2019

False. There's been many green card sponsorships. Check all of the British hires from BMW.

SpaceX SlaveX420 Nov 30, 2019

Interesting, what department are many of them going to?

SpaceX BhCWrN Nov 24, 2019

This isn’t remotely true. There are lots of Canadians at SpaceX, and many people who aren’t citizens. A green card is as good as citizenship for ITAR purposes, and we regularly get ITAR exceptions for Canadians who don’t have green cards. Go for it!