Where do most RTX alumni go? SpaceX takes 307
Destinations ranked by people on the wire, as of 2026-11-05 PT. 307 = 1.9% of SpaceX's 15,982.
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 307 |
| Anduril | 179 |
| Shield AI | 89 |
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Key takeaway · How to cite
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 307 | 15,982 | 1.9% |
| Anduril | 179 | 3,655 | 4.9% |
| Shield AI | 89 | 1,653 | 5.4% |
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Which destination penetrates most? Shield AI at 5.4% (89/1,653)
Penetration = wire ÷ destination bench. Shield AI 5.4% (89/1,653); Anduril 4.9% (179/3,655); SpaceX 1.9% (307/15,982).
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Shield AI | 5.4 |
| Anduril | 4.9 |
| SpaceX | 1.9 |
Which talent-flow paths leave RTX?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at RTX. Titles are not filtered on this page.
Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| RTX | SpaceX | 307 |
| RTX | Anduril | 179 |
| RTX | Shield AI | 89 |
Absolute vs penetration: SpaceX vs Shield AI
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.
Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 307 | 1.9 |
| Anduril | 179 | 4.9 |
| Shield AI | 89 | 5.4 |
What it means for RTX flow: what to do this week / how to use it
- For list density: prefer the Shield AI penetration line (5.4%, 89/1,653).
- Treat other destinations as narrow lists; wire sum is 575 — do not expand past measured hosts.
Cut stays on RTX → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at RTX. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-05 PT.
As of 2026-11-05 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
Wire headcount requires both a current destination and a prior RTX stint. Bench size is the destination's full current headcount on 2026-11-05 PT. The source line is Metix AI.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the RTX into SpaceX wire?
- People on the wire are current at SpaceX and were previously at RTX. The lead wire is 307 people, as of 2026-11-05 PT.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for RTX into SpaceX?
- No. The SpaceX bench is 15,982 and the wire is 307. 15,982 is everyone current at SpaceX.
- Who is the RTX into SpaceX list for?
- Recruiters use it to find people now at SpaceX who came from RTX. Start with SpaceX before the smaller wires.
- What date is the RTX into SpaceX cut?
- Read every wire as of 2026-11-05 PT. The publisher is Metix AI.
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