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Draper

Nonprofit engineering R&D company building guidance, navigation and control and electronics for U.S. defense, space and government customers

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Highlights

  • Hiring3 open roles
  • New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-31
  • Salary transparent3 of 3 open roles list a salary

About Draper

Draper is an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company that designs, develops and deploys advanced technology solutions. Its core capabilities include inertial measurement, guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) for space and defense systems, ASIC design and verification, model-based engineering, and gyroscopes and accelerometers. Its work includes guidance system development for the U.S. Navy's Polaris, Poseidon and Trident II D5 programs and GN&C systems tied to NASA's Apollo heritage.

Customers are government agencies, including the U.S. Navy, NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as industry, universities and consortia. Draper works as a prime contractor or subcontractor, provides engineering services and participates in SBIR and STTR programs with small businesses and start-ups.

Draper is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has a microelectronics building under construction in Lowell, Massachusetts. The company reported over $1B in 2025 revenue. Its open roles are mainly in systems and GNC engineering, ASIC and hardware design, software, and program management, with most listed in Cambridge.

Product: Engineering services and R&D for guidance, navigation and control, inertial sensors, ASIC design, and model-based systems engineering

Jobs at Draper (3)

Draper is hiring for 3 roles in engineering and manufacturing, based in Cambridge.

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Leadership

  • Jerry M. Wohletz · President and CEO
    Source: company website
  • Jennifer Doherty · Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer
    Source: company website

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