Draper Jobs Hiring Now
Draper is hiring for 167 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in biotech & life sciences and electrical engineering, with listed salaries up to about $340,000. Migrate Mate updates Draper's live openings daily. Draper is a nonprofit research and development organization that works on advanced engineering challenges across aerospace, defense, biomedical, and national security programs.
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Draper hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 167
- Top team
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 1% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Cambridge
- Salary range
- $63,000–$340,000
Listed salaries for Draper roles on Migrate Mate range from about $63,000 to $340,000 per year across 167 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary:
As part of the Software Engineering Division, the primary focus of the Embedded Systems Technology Group is to lead cutting-edge efforts in software development tasks to make new or modified processing hardware usable for development and execution of higher-level software applications. Board support functions, boot sequences, I/O and interrupt handling, and communications architectures are also key activities in this group. The embedded systems developed by this group must be highly reliable and robust in order to architect new system capability solutions and enabling avionics technologies that ensure success for our sponsors’ most challenging missions. These systems include hypersonic weapon systems, autonomous and collaborative systems, integrated air & missile defense systems, global strike and power projection in contested environments, and other systems critical for our nation’s security and defense.Group Leaders are the first layer of Line Management in Engineering at Draper. Their main responsibility is the care and development of their direct reports to ensure Draper has the workforce it needs to meet its customer needs both now and in the future. Group Leaders are responsible for administrative duties (e.g. staffing, hiring, performance reviews), workforce development (e.g. training, mentoring), and developing/furthering the group's charter/capabilities (e.g. developing technology/capability roadmaps, improving processes/ procedures/ best practices).
Job Description:
- Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
- Convey relevant information from management to group members.
- Lead, mentor, build depth their area of expertise. and conduct performance evaluations of group members.
- Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and required qualifications) for hiring as required, review and disposition incoming resumes, conduct interviews.
- Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for Area of specialty.
- Shape Draper’s technology offerings and open new business areas based on program and technical experience.
- Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas that align Draper's capabilities with customer's strategic priorities.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.
Education
Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
Experience
5-7 years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
Additional Job Description:
- Technical domain expertise in maturing new embedded systems technologies and implementing them in the design for advanced first-of-a-kind systems.
- Prior experience in leading medium and large teams through the full lifecycle development of software in the embedded systems space, preferably mission critical or safety critical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Foundational experience in software and system technologies used in guidance, navigation, and control hardware of complex systems
- Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies and applications.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), with direct experience in cost and schedule management of tasks.
- Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$82,300.00 - $220,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
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Working at Draper
Draper's 167 open roles are manager level or above, and about 1% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are biotech & life sciences, electrical engineering, and engineering (Non-Software). Draper is a nonprofit engineering organization that develops advanced systems and technologies for government, defense, and research clients, with expertise spanning space systems, guidance and navigation, biomedical engineering, and secure software development. Most Draper roles are based in Cambridge, with some in Reston and Clearfield.
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How many jobs is Draper hiring for right now?
Draper is hiring for 167 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in biotech & life sciences and electrical engineering. Draper recruits across engineering disciplines including systems architecture, software development, and program management, as well as specialized scientific and operational support roles.
What kinds of roles does Draper hire for?
The most active teams are biotech & life sciences, electrical engineering, and engineering (Non-Software). Draper's open positions span systems engineering, software and firmware development, program management, hardware design, biomedical and tissue engineering, and security and infrastructure roles. Most postings are manager level or above, reflecting the organization's demand for experienced technical professionals capable of working on complex government and research programs.
Are Draper jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 1% of Draper's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Cambridge. Each Draper listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Draper?
Find a Draper role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing directly to Draper's own careers site to complete your application. Draper manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers. Migrate Mate does not process applications on Draper's behalf.
What do Draper jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Draper roles on Migrate Mate range from about $63,000 to $340,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Draper and shown on each listing.
Does Draper hire entry-level?
Most of Draper's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Draper listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Draper hiring?
Most Draper roles are based in Cambridge, with some in Reston and Clearfield, and about 1% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.