Jobs at Draper

The Principal Systems Analysis Engineer develops advanced modeling and simulation methods to assess complex systems, inform strategic decisions, and manage technical risks, while mentoring and collaborating across teams.

The DFT Engineer will develop and implement testability solutions for digital ASICs, collaborating with teams on design, verification, and testing throughout the product lifecycle.

Support program financial planning and reporting for DoD contracts using EVMS and ERP tools. Develop baselines, maintain charge numbers, produce EACs, analyze variances, report risks/opportunities, support invoicing/receivables, and prepare financial inputs for PMRs and QBRs.

Lead cross-functional program execution for small-to-medium production programs: manage cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, customer interfaces, contracting, quality, resource planning, and proposals while ensuring alignment of technical, cost, and schedule objectives in a matrixed defense environment.

Perform and support internal and external quality audits, investigate nonconformances, analyze trends, recommend corrective actions, support product development and manufacturing process improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 standards and government/regulatory requirements. Facilitate audits, generate reports, and interface with engineering, supply chain, and customers. Up to 20% domestic travel.

Support GTAP program site operations at Cape Canaveral by assisting program managers with cost and schedule controls, documentation (plans, IMS), risk and action tracking, reporting, business development support, and lifecycle management. Serve as alternate customer contact and coordinate team inputs for presentations and program monitoring.

The Principal Systems Architect will lead multidisciplinary engineering solutions, bridge knowledge gaps, mentor teams, and drive complex system challenges while ensuring stakeholder needs are met.

The Group Leader for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing oversees device packaging activities, leads a team, improves manufacturing processes, and collaborates with engineering and quality teams to enhance production capabilities.

As a Senior Component Quality Engineer, you will oversee quality standards for electronic parts, work with stakeholders, and contribute to procurement strategies and supplier evaluations, while mentoring junior engineers.

The MES Engineer will design and implement Manufacturing Execution Systems, improve operational efficiency, integrate with ERP systems, and support manufacturing workflows.

Lead development of fault-tolerant, high-performance flight software for resource-constrained air, space, undersea, and hypersonic platforms. Own the end-to-end lifecycle from requirements and algorithm design through implementation, verification, documentation, and security-by-design practices. Apply real-time C/C++ or Rust development, lightweight DevSecOps (CI, automated builds, static analysis), mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams. Must obtain Secret clearance.

The Mechanical Instrumentation Engineer designs and develops precision instruments, mentors junior engineers, collaborates on prototypes, and integrates systems.

Design and develop ruggedized electro-mechanical systems through concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, testing, and delivery. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, produce technical reports, and ensure designs meet harsh-environment and performance requirements.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer leads complex embedded software development teams, assesses customer needs, manages risks, and collaborates throughout the software lifecycle.

The Program Manager 1 oversees small to medium sized projects, managing execution, customer contact, team leadership, and performance measurement, while ensuring adherence to quality and financial policies.

The role involves system integration and testing activities, managing complexities from early stages to certification, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality deliveries and risk management.

The Configuration Analyst assists senior analysts in managing configuration items, ensuring integrity and traceability throughout project lifecycles and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The S&T Lead will align technology development with corporate strategy, lead large teams, mentor staff, and support business growth through external partnerships and oversight of S&T projects.

The Senior Navigation Analysis Engineer will develop navigation algorithms, software, and handle system lifecycle support while leading small teams. Key responsibilities include design, testing, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.

The role involves designing and developing microelectromechanical devices, analyzing their performance, and improving fabrication processes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.