Good experience, but know what you're applying for! - Senior Member of Technical Staff Draper Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Competitive benefits. Smart co-workers that care. A variety of interesting projects. You can take classes at MIT for free, with supervisor approval. Good work-life balance. Boston is great. If your background is GNC, go for it!

Cons

1) Limited opportunities for problem solving at the entry level. This can be frustrating if you've earned a higher degree. Must be patient. 2) If you're just a new hire eager to learn outside your field of study, this is not the place. No training or mentoring. 3) The company is trying to branch out in new directions, but those areas are not as well established as GNC / PNT. Takeaway: If you're just starting off, your goal should be to build credibility and expertise. This is best accomplished by working in an area the company is known for. At Draper, this is GNC and PNT systems. Outside that area, you might be the only expert. This is bad if you were hoping to learn from your peers but good for leading a new direction. Whatever your goals, just know what you what you are applying for!

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture and brilliant colleagues. Strong and relevant mission. Interesting, challenging, and diverse work. Managers are supportive and inclusive.

Cons

Company wide communication could improve at times.

4.0
Apr 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Dynamic work environment with many opportunities to get experience in a variety of fields. Management is accommodating and respectful of employee time.

Cons

While Draper works on a wide variety of projects, I found I didn’t get much of a say in what I was working on. I was placed on projects that didn’t align with my stated preferences.

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