Safety is 2nd to schedule - Engineer Virgin Galactic Employee Review

1.0
20 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

History of cool space flights with the older vehicles designed by Scaled Composites.

Cons

Recent layoffs in July 2025 laid off experienced engineers who had worked at the company for years in favor of keeping less experienced, lower paid engineers who are less likely to speak out against safety violations when the company orders the safety workflow/ processes to be bypassed in order to rush a product to be ready sooner. This company is misleading the public about how far along it is on its programs. The company leadership is out of touch with the reality of the programs they have dictated. Virgin Galactic is dishonest.

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5.0
4 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meaningful work, collaborative, fast paced, friendlies co-workers, and great pay!

Cons

Distance is concerning if you're not near the East Valley.

2.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues to work alongside.

Cons

Senior leadership is unstable and lacks direction. Major burnout issues, turnover is very high. People leaving due to poor leadership and no confidence.

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