Draper reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(385 total reviews)
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Jerry Wohletz

94% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Draper has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 385 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Draper employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.5 stars).

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385 reviews
3.0
Jun 19, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive benefits. Smart co-workers that care. A variety of interesting projects. You can take classes at MIT for free, with supervisor approval. Good work-life balance. Boston is great. If your background is GNC, go for it!

Cons

1) Limited opportunities for problem solving at the entry level. This can be frustrating if you've earned a higher degree. Must be patient. 2) If you're just a new hire eager to learn outside your field of study, this is not the place. No training or mentoring. 3) The company is trying to branch out in new directions, but those areas are not as well established as GNC / PNT. Takeaway: If you're just starting off, your goal should be to build credibility and expertise. This is best accomplished by working in an area the company is known for. At Draper, this is GNC and PNT systems. Outside that area, you might be the only expert. This is bad if you were hoping to learn from your peers but good for leading a new direction. Whatever your goals, just know what you what you are applying for!

5.0
May 30, 2016

Love It Here

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people at Draper all act very well as a team. Everyone has a genuine interest in the task at hand.

Cons

Government contracting is full of beuracracy. The timelines on some projects are unrealistic. Often times the budget for each project can be a constraint.

3.0
May 6, 2016

department administrator

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, people have been there for years and enjoy the work.

Cons

Unsure of board vision and growth.

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