I worked at Bigelow Aerospace full-time for less than a year

Cons

Please read every negative comment in the preceding reviews. Can you spot a trend? This place is a grind. As lofty as the goal of space exploration is, this company truly views the requisite talent as no more valuable than those working in the hospitality side of the owner's business. Actually, it should be said that some pretty industrious, remarkable, and respectable people work at Budget Suites (which funds Bigelow Aerospace) as well as at the administrative office which supports both business entities. The bottom line is that the owner makes it clear that employees serve at his whim, and his whim is ever fluid and mercurial. Everyone working under Robert Bigelow deserves far more respect than they've been afforded. There are a number of philosophies, practices, and core values that tank this company for anyone who wants to pursue a meaningful career: You are suspect from the very beginning. The presumption is that everyone is out to get a piece of RTB, thus no one is afforded trust from the outset. That is why a number of highly-educated space industry professionals are not allowed their own phones (I'm talking landlines!) and were barred from email and internet at one point. Investment in people, processes, infrastructure, and technology are considered a drag rather than a recognized investment in improving the enterprise. Professional development is non-existent. Procedures are ad hoc. Compliance, what's that? Telephone system is archaic PBX and messages are hand written. Creaky network supports PC's at least 5 to 12 years old. Software is old and paying for maintenance and support viewed as "they're ripping me off" rather than necessary cost to stay on cutting edge of a competitive industry. HR is non-existent. Large capital outlay for high-dollar prototypes, mockups, models, and the building and land, but no budgeting, project management, or goal-setting. There is no sustainable business model in practice. Just whim after whim without any regard to maturing the company and building something that lives on past the owner's shedding of his mortal coil. If you are looking for a stepping stone job to get you into the space industrial complex, then give Bigelow Aerospace a try. Once you're in, though, don't be surprised if you're sending out your resume, again, before long.