Assuming you don’t want to work at these companies forever, what’s next? I’d say these are 2 of the most prestigious companies in the realm of aerospace. Do alum of these companies typically jump around the newspace startups (astra, VO, relativity)? I never want to go back to defense but will want more money at some point. Asking for mechanical engineers
Not quite the same but I was at Virgin Galactic for a few years, after the hype of our space flight flipped for a manager at an eVTOL startup. Hard to go back to slow moving, bureaucratic companies after you get a taste of freedom.
Hard to go back to slavex after you get a taste of freedom
I feel like I am well equipped to answer this as I have been in BOTH companies as well as a legacy aerospace company. For context, I think most people start at SpaceX and leave for less hectic waters. Once they realize life isn't about being a martyr for a grandiose mission that asymmetrically awards certain individuals (spacex) they either A.) settle into the more established and stable WLB companies (legacy companies) get bored or adapt B.) Be in a position to be asymmetrically awarded for the same sacrifice as SpaceX i.e. go to early startup company and life C.)Be in a position to be asymmetrically awarded while maintaining WLB i.e investing, managable side hustles, starting businesses, go into tech, go to blue origin TC 130k (9-5) + 30k (side hustles) YOE: 5
I think this is a great response. In my opinion, the experience gained at spaceX and blueorigin would provide lots of future opportunities. Even if you want to go into say finance or tech after, having the names on your resume definitely prove you are not only capable but are also at the top of your field. I just couldn’t fathom going back to a legacy defense company
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What title and location OP? I know a bit about GA and that TC is high