# Draper jobs and careers

> 223 open roles at Draper as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/draper

Draper is a non-profit laboratory focused on applied research, engineering development, education, and technology transfer.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 223 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 5 |
| Cities hiring | 9 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $78k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $320k |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, MA |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Employees | 5,001 to 10,000 |
| Total funding | $26M |
| Industries | Innovation Management, Medical, National Security, Non Profit |
| Website | https://draper.com |

## Where they are hiring

- Cambridge: 199 open roles
- St. Petersburg: 9 open roles
- Clearfield: 4 open roles
- Lowell: 3 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [GNC Systems Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/454841bc-2017-4ea0-84d2-2f6170ca2511), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [GNC Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/2556b9df-5d2d-4254-9a34-a2622eed83ed), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [Mechanical Engineer 2](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/996a641f-896d-4e6c-a9b3-c1c5aed75685), Cambridge, MA ($75k to $156k)
- [Astronomical Instrument Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/432d6985-5c90-4ae0-b590-aceb35e1e2f2), Cambridge, MA ($75k to $156k)
- [Security Guard - Per Diem](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/898eaeb6-6273-404d-b99a-f075fb116709), Cambridge, MA ($31k)
- [P/T Custodian - 2nd shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/25d6275e-8b5e-4553-b2a7-8da931e0117c), Cambridge, MA ($57k)
- [Sensor Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f798bf43-0b7d-4dd5-afad-dc26d4f6f9bb), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [Software Flight Engr](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3cee24fd-1756-450a-a6e5-4f7c62ac6094), Cambridge, MA ($82k to $220k)
- [Senior DevSecOps Software Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/852fbcec-38a7-4114-9771-5f7919cad5b7), St. Petersburg, FL ($82k to $220k)
- [Custodian P/T - 2nd shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/36ffa7ba-b34a-4e9c-b299-70dcdcac203b), Cambridge, MA ($57k)
- [Electro-Mechanical Instrument Intern (Summer 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5f097999-308b-45af-8b63-73a9d4989fb5), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [Optics-Physics Sensor Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1c3cbea3-d618-4867-9775-7ea7866c7f5b), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [Program Manager II](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/53449943-4730-4535-819f-90ed0237493f), Reston, VA ($100k to $275k)
- [Distinguished Astronomical Instrument Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/02ee97bd-890e-4eef-90c7-a5f20da48f43), Cambridge, MA ($75k to $220k)
- [Microfab Wet Etch Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/98b4a887-5a44-4e5a-9a2a-95907ad2dc65), Cambridge, MA ($75k to $156k)
- [Property Specialist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c2497bd0-f6db-4535-a1ad-95ecae17ccca), Cambridge, MA ($63k to $140k)
- [Senior Photonics Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/93408549-ea29-41a9-9481-d582da62c4b1), Cambridge, MA ($82k to $220k)
- [Principal Guidance & Control Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/62ec3983-617e-4610-b181-0d22d5eac66b), Huntsville, AL ($100k to $275k)
- [Distinguished Space Systems Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0420e5f1-fe7b-4d2d-bbad-cd1d4070ac4c), Cambridge, MA ($100k to $275k)
- [Senior Environmental Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a5e7fdff-dfac-47e6-9a7f-931d289478ba), Cambridge, MA ($107k)
- [Electrical Integration and Test Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/50e09409-6d64-4cb0-8dc0-526f89c43e4a), Cambridge, MA ($82k to $220k)
- [Software Flight Engr S/W MTS2](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/25c3e5ec-0b88-4671-929f-f98452c13723), Cambridge, MA ($75k to $156k)
- [Mechanical Designer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7863b6b7-82f7-4bdf-a61f-442de111fd26), Cambridge, MA ($58k to $99k)
- [Analog ASIC Design Intern (Summer 2027)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d21d0082-dcee-4ad0-973f-59fa188b1a92), Cambridge, MA ($42k to $94k)
- [Supervisor - Device Packaging](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b1005b4f-fd45-498d-bb73-508f71a98cd2), Cambridge, MA ($100k to $275k)
- All 223 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/draper#jobs

## Leadership

- Jerry Wohletz, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Anthony S. Kourepenis, VP, Engineering
- Marjorie Quant, Chief Operating Officer
- Jennifer Doherty, CSO & Chief Information Officer
- Carrie George, Vice President, CFO And Treasurer
- Mary Kim, VP, General Counsel & Secretary
- Nancy Lightbody, Vice President & CHRO
- Mike Lotito, Principal Director, Strategic Planning

## Common questions

### Is Draper hiring right now?

Yes. Draper has 223 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is Draper hiring?

Draper is hiring in 9 cities. The most open roles are in Cambridge (199), St. Petersburg (9) and Clearfield (4).

### How much does Draper pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Draper is $78k a year, and the highest is $320k.

### Where is Draper headquartered?

Draper is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and was founded in 1938.

### Who leads Draper?

Jerry Wohletz, President and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Draper's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Draper?

Pick a role on Draper's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Draper's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.