Coolest company I've worked for - Anonymous employee Boom Supersonic Employee Review

5.0
22 May 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing mission, really talented and smart people, really generous perks for its employees, has taken care of folks during COVID-19 better than anything I've ever seen and shows its care for its people a ton, provides more transparency internally than almost anyone else, and moves fast and with a real commitment to innovation and agility. Relative to more traditional aerospace companies, you get a much broader set of experiences and more responsibility earlier in your career. Its a really cool hybrid of tech startup and aerospace company. Best swag in the business - only thing that will look better will be when the plane in the hangar is finished!

Cons

Typical start-up challenges - we're trying to do something really hard that's normally not done by start-ups and there's certainly risk involved. They took too long to exit a number of bad performing leaders who created a lot of drama (and probably a few of the sad and bitter reviews here that paint a misleading picture).

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Boom Supersonic Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate the call-out on our Covid-19 protocol. It was critical that we kept our employees safe during that difficult time. I appreciate you recognizing that Boom has had typical start-up challenges. We aim to hire top talent and enable them to build a career at Boom, but often times that may not work out for various reasons. Currently at Boom we hold employees accountable for delivering in their role, and do this by setting clear expectations and goals. ~Anne

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Pros

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Cons

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Boom Supersonic Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Solving hard problems alongside talented teammates, and giving individuals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, is a big part of what makes Boom special. We also appreciate the perspective on our in-office environment. We recognize that an on-site culture isn’t for everyone, but collaboration is a core part of how we operate. We’re committed to creating an environment where teams can work closely together while also providing flexibility, great amenities, and a workplace people genuinely enjoy being part of. - People Team
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24 Feb 2026
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Pros

Extreme ownership. There are very few guardrails. You define your path, and you’re trusted to execute. High talent density. The people here are exceptional. Technically strong, mission-driven, collaborative, and most of all kind. Flat, engineer-first organization. Minimal bureaucracy. No useless management layers. Real, impactful hardware. You work on huge, meaningful technical challenges every day. Mission-driven culture. Everyone feels that what we’re building will matter historically. Supportive environment. Leadership empowers teams to tackle ambitious problems and backs them up. Great onboarding and welcoming culture. Startup energy with thoughtful perks. Strong breakroom culture, weekly breakfast, meals when working late, small things that make long pushes sustainable. Smart, pragmatic business strategy. The approach makes sense: build and sell an IGT with lower regulatory hurdles now, use it to generate revenue and validate technology, and apply those lessons toward safely moving people around the world at supersonic speeds.

Cons

Not a place to coast. Expectations are high and accountability is real. Ambiguity comes with ownership. If you need detailed guardrails and predefined paths, this may feel uncomfortable. Pace and pressure. Big goals mean intense execution cycles. Direct feedback culture. Feedback here is candid and frequent. If you’re uncomfortable with authentic, real-time input on your work, this environment can feel challenging, but it’s also how people grow quickly.

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