Jobs at Draper

The engineer will conceptualize and analyze GN&C systems, develop test plans, evaluate performance, and lead system integration tasks. Collaboration and mentorship are crucial.

Supports defense and R&D programs through financial planning, earned value analysis, cost and schedule performance reporting, baseline and WBS development, EAC forecasting, variance analysis, risk and opportunity reporting, invoicing, funding oversight, and financial inputs for program reviews. Requires expertise in DoD program financial controls, EVMS, federal acquisition regulations, contract types, revenue recognition, and advanced Excel use.

Supports product and process quality by investigating issues, analyzing defect trends, assisting manufacturing and product efficiency improvements, and ensuring compliance with customer and organizational requirements. Reviews technical documentation, supports inspection and product development activities, and provides quality expertise to customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Requires an engineering bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100 standards.

Develops and applies digital engineering and systems analysis methods across complex defense, aerospace, and biomedical domains. Responsibilities include systems engineering lifecycle activities, architecture and concept design, requirements translation, modeling, simulation integration, testing, tradeoff analysis, technical reporting, and presenting results to support decisions. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders while adapting to changing program priorities. Candidates need an engineering degree, 0–3 years of related experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Supports and improves manufacturing operations through industrial engineering, analytics, simulation, capacity modeling, production ramp planning, facility layout, and line design. The role identifies bottlenecks, optimizes workflows and resource allocation, develops production performance tools, and drives continuous improvement. It also mentors junior engineers, collaborates across production and facilities teams, and supports new production line launches while maintaining quality, cost, schedule, and throughput objectives.

Assembles electronics and semiconductor hardware in a cleanroom or laboratory environment. Performs hand soldering, wire bonding, cable harnessing, equipment operation, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and documentation. Works with engineers to build advanced hardware, operates manual and automated equipment, and completes focused training for progression into higher-skilled roles. Requires a two-year technical education or two years of applicable experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Develops full-stack web and software solutions for mission-oriented defense, AI, cybersecurity, and battlefield-awareness projects. Responsibilities include algorithm design, requirements analysis, software testing, deployment, technical documentation, stakeholder communication, risk identification, and solving complex problems in an Agile environment. The role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js or Python. Write unit and integration tests, participate in Agile ceremonies, review code, support deployment pipelines, and monitor production systems. Collaborate with senior engineers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams to design solutions, identify risks, document technical work, and address complex software engineering challenges for national-security and commercial applications.

Leads architecture and development of mission-critical full-stack web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Responsibilities include writing test-driven production code, mentoring engineers, establishing engineering standards, defining technical roadmaps, collaborating with customers and stakeholders, managing technical risks, and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role also drives performance, security, CI/CD, cloud-native deployment, and continuous improvement for government, military, and commercial customers.

Designs and implements mission-critical full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js, Java, or Python. Contributes to architecture, writes test-driven code, conducts reviews, mentors junior developers, and leads small software teams. Partners with product managers, architects, customers, and stakeholders on requirements, releases, demonstrations, technical risks, and complex problem solving. Requires Secret clearance and supports government and defense programs.

Develop and manage complex systems through product development, integration, testing, production transition, and deployment. Lead test architecture and execution, requirements development, compliance cases, test plans, systems upgrades, and technical data packages. Work with strategic sensors, MEMS, inertial navigation systems, fault-tolerant computing, and test equipment. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while analyzing system data, supporting requirements traceability, and communicating technical findings to project leadership.

Lead cross-functional operations planning and execution for hardware programs from development through delivery. Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, resources, and customer relationships. Drive manufacturing readiness, quality assurance, contract deliverables, and proposal/capture activities while aligning teams across engineering, supply chain, and operations.

Investigates and resolves product quality issues, supports manufacturing and product development teams, analyzes defect trends, leads root-cause and failure analysis, recommends corrective actions, and ensures compliance with customer and organizational quality requirements. Collaborates with customers, suppliers, employees, and cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency and product integrity.

Designs complex electro-mechanical systems from concept through fabrication and testing. Conducts trade studies, prototypes solutions, develops requirements, manages technical risks, and supports detailed mechanical design. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, adapts to changing requirements, and mentors less experienced engineers. Work includes ruggedized systems, harsh environments, dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems.

Leads budgeting, financial baselining, variance analysis, and performance reporting for internal investment projects. Partners with project leaders and management to establish budgets, monitor revenue, fees, cash flow, and KPIs, and communicate financial insights through project and quarterly reviews. Supports business cases, investment decisions, audits, deliverables, and special projects while applying accounting principles related to fixed assets, useful life, and depreciation.

Supports financial management of defense programs by tracking cost and schedule performance, maintaining baselines and charge structures, preparing estimates at completion, analyzing budget variances and risks, forecasting revenue, supporting invoicing and collections, and delivering financial inputs for management reviews. The role applies EVMS principles, contract finance knowledge, federal acquisition regulations, and accounting concepts to provide accurate program financial reporting and planning.

Develop and execute systems engineering lifecycle assignments for complex defense, space, electronic, and biotechnology systems. Build and integrate multidisciplinary models, conduct simulation-based analysis and trade-space exploration, assess technical risks, recommend design modifications, and support system-level decision-making. Lead small teams, collaborate with customers and stakeholders, mentor engineers, and apply digital engineering, modeling, machine learning, and data-driven methods across the product lifecycle.

Leads multidisciplinary systems engineering solutions across defense and space programs. Responsibilities include capturing stakeholder needs, developing requirements and architectures, conducting modeling, simulation, trade studies, and risk analysis, and guiding product-oriented solutions through the lifecycle. Leads teams of 5–10, mentors engineers, communicates with senior stakeholders, develops technical best practices, and serves as a digital engineering thought leader. The role also supports technology assessment, organizational transformation, new business development, proposals, and collaboration with experts across academia, government, and industry.

Own and drive integrated production schedules, convert demand and material availability into optimized manufacturing plans, balance capacity and inventory, run schedule metrics, coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain, create purchase requisitions in ERP, and support onsite production teams to ensure on-time delivery and risk mitigation.

Leads digital ASIC architecture and integrated circuit design from concept through implementation, verification, testing, and delivery. Develops requirements, models and simulates circuits, evaluates hardware-versus-software tradeoffs, optimizes performance, power, and cost, guides physical layout and floor planning, and supports tape-outs. Mentors engineers, leads multidisciplinary teams, contributes to planning and business development, and communicates technical solutions to customers and leadership.