Engineering review for Boom Supersonic - fantastic company to work for - Aerospace Engineer Boom Supersonic Employee Review

5.0
Jul 27, 2018
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Pros

Boom Supersonic is the best hardware/aerospace startup to work for in Colorado. Colorado is one of the best states to live in, I can't say enough positive things about working here. Boom has highly motivated employees, everyone has tons of passion for the product, and everyone is bought in 100%. There are generous perks: essentially unlimited vacation, lunch and snacks provided for employees, and a casual dress code. Unlimited La Croix too. There is transparency throughout the company top-to-bottom - for instance monthly AMAs with the leadership team, and they are disappointed if employees aren't asking difficult questions. Boom's goal is ambitious, the work is hard, but I wouldn't want to be working anywhere else. Living and working in Denver is unreal - easy access to world class hiking, camping, climbing, and skiing, great food and awesome beer. I still can't get used to how insanely nice the weather is every day. Denver is growing but has minimal sprawl compared to West/East coast cities, easy to escape into the mountains and avoid the crowds.

Cons

The company has grown over 100% every year so far, continuing to maintain an inclusive and consistent culture across the company is difficult and something that everyone is aware needs to be addressed. This won't go away soon as we will continue to grow for a long time. The work is challenging and time consuming in every position - if you're looking for a 40 hour work week this likely isn't a great fit, not really a con but something to be aware of when considering applying. Working at a growing startup like Boom means there are poorly defined roles and responsibilities. Everyone's roles are much more broad than a traditional company. This can be a challenge if you thrive in a structured environment, and there can be frustration trying to drive a project to completion without clear decision makers.

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Boom Supersonic Response
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Thank you for such a thorough review of your experience at Boom. I’m so happy to hear it’s been the best start-up in Colorado for you to work at, and hope that we continue to hold that award for you. Our leadership team does not shy away from hard challenges and hard questions. We value a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs! This is a top priority for Boom and something we are actively working on evolving as we continue to grow at the pace we have been. ~Anne

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

This job is a perfect alignment of my skills and passions. The work is hard but I genuinely feel like what I do matters and contributes to something bigger. The culture is one of a kind, people are kind and collaborative, pushing each other to be better, and the CEO is truly hands-on and genuinely cares about everyone here. I have full ownership of the program I'm building, my supervisor is incredibly supportive, and with the team actively growing it only keeps getting better!

Cons

The only thing I'd flag is that we're a scaling company, so there are natural growing pains. Things move fast and you have to learn on the fly. Honestly that's not a con for me at all, but if you're someone who needs a lot of structure and established processes, just know that going in!

5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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