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York Space Systems

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Great team, lack of diversity, annoying CEO - Engineer York Space Systems Employee Review

3.0
18 Sept 2021
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Pros

I get to work on challenging projects with a fun, smart, enthusiastic team. There are many opportunities to learn new skills and advance. Work is mostly in person. The other negative reviews are honest, but are from the few people who quit or were fired during a hiring spree.

Cons

York does not put any effort into hiring a diverse workforce. The CEO does not allow employees to enter or exit the building through the front door. Employees must open up a gate in the back to enter through a door next to the loading dock, then climb up a dark, all black stairway with no windows. The CEO still uses the front door. The CEO planned the building's tenant improvements, and made his private bathroom the same size as the employee bathroom. People have to wait in line to relieve themselves. The building is dark and dreary inside with all black walls. Many of the other positive reviews popped up all in the same week after York started to face hiring issues due to the negative reviews on glassdoor. The positive reviews may have been influenced by management.

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5.0
19 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Motivated and ambitious employees are rallying together at York for honorable satellite missions for government contracts and commercial. It is an extremely collaborative work environment where you can walk up to the desk of a coworker that wants to help you succeed. It’s an environment of “doers” that want to collaborate and work hard. York also encourages new ideas and innovations and there is no red tape to get through to try new ideas. It’s a breath of fresh air to be encouraged to try new solutions and ideas in the workplace! Benefits are great with being fully employer paid and higher than average holidays off (MLK, Presidents’ Day, Juneteenth, day after thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, etc in addition to standard)

Cons

Growing rapidly is hard for any company. York could put more effort into keeping strong talent in all departments.

3.0
2 July 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They have accomplished much as a new space technology company and been successful at winning contested business. They continue to invest in the company vision and roadmap through M&A. They've found a niche they're really good at. Good benefits. Lots of good people throughout the ranks. Free coffee.

Cons

Definitely an inner circle of leadership that doesn't communicate well. Not a lot of interest in personnel development and growth. There can be a blame and shame culture during high-stress times. Not a lot of recognition or appreciation for long hours of hard work. Leadership doesn't like to be challenged. A lot of paranoia and secrets. Don't expect promotions unless you're willing to make York your top life priority. There are a couple of pretty poor leaders who seem to be retained because of personal friendships.

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