Operations Program Manager The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory IncOperations Program ManagerCambridge, MA$95,000–$245,000 / yearThe Operations Program Manager will lead cross-functional operations planning and execution, drive manufacturing readiness, identify and manage operational risks, and ensure the people, materials, processes, and capabilities needed to deliver are aligned with program priorities and schedules. 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.
FPGA Design Engineer The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryFPGA Design EngineerCambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently as well as working and communicating effectively with team members from multiple engineering, program, and customer groups.
Electro-Mechanical Instrument Co-op (Spring 2027) The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory IncElectro-Mechanical Instrument Co-op (Spring 2027)Cambridge, MA$20–$45 / hourSpecific projects include but are not limited to: instrument component design using CAD and FEA tools, collaboration with Draper's prototype machine shop to determine machinability of components, working closely with Draper technicians to build and test hardware, coordinating with Draper's Center for Additive Manufacturing to produce 3D printed parts. 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.
Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer The Charles Stark Draper LaboratorySenior Software Verification & Validation EngineerCambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. Develops next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space.
Project Tech The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory IncProject TechCambridge, MASuch work shall involve extremely complex manual tasks requiring high degrees of manual dexterity and attention to detail and/or the operation of complex automated or semi automated equipment requiring highly evolved production skills. 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.
Hardware Electronics Engineer 2 The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryHardware Electronics Engineer 2Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
Research Laboratory Technician University of MassachusettsResearch Laboratory TechnicianLowell, MA$51,000–$60,000 / yearGeneral Summary of Position: The Ghezzi Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a highly motivated full-time Research Laboratory Technician to join an NIH-funded research program focused on investigating host-microbiome interactions in the human oral mucosa. Key facilities include the M2D2 for biomedical engineering, the Tsongas Industrial History Center for historical research, and advanced laboratories for materials science, sequencing, molecular biology, robotics, and environmental research.
Senior Or Staff Imaging Engineer ActivSenior Or Staff Imaging EngineerBoston, MAActiv Surgical is building a platform for introducing the latest sensing technology to minimally invasive surgery, intended to visualize the invisible to facilitate better surgical decisions and outcomes. As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for designing and prototyping novel real-time minimally invasive medical imaging and sensing technologies for tissue visualization.
Systems Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratorySystems Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)Cambridge, MassachusettsStudents will contribute to projects in various engineering disciplines such as computer hardware or software design and development, electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, materials testing, electrical system design, hardware assembly, testing, etc. 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.
Group Leader, Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryGroup Leader, Advanced Microelectronics ManufacturingCambridge, MassachusettsYou will work closely with process engineering, design engineering, and highly skilled technicians to satisfy demand while driving design for manufacturability, yield improvements, quality enhancements, cycle time reduction, and production readiness across the product lifecycle. 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.
NewMaterials and Chemistry Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryMaterials and Chemistry Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)Cambridge, MassachusettsStudent interns will contribute to projects in various engineering disciplines such as computer hardware or software design and development, electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, bioengineering, materials testing, chemistry, electrical system design, hardware assembly, testing, etc. Engineering Student internships support the research and development of new or existing microsystems and advanced materials (hardware, software, components, and materials/chemistry research and modeling) or may assist in sustaining and improving the quality processes across the full engineering and manufacturing life cycle.
Chief Engineer - Navy Strategic Systems The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryChief Engineer - Navy Strategic SystemsCambridge, MassachusettsDraper is seeking a senior-level technical professional to be the Chief Engineer for the Navy Strategic Systems (NSS) Business Area providing and coordinating engineering support for program execution, business development and strategic planning for the Business Area which develops, tests, delivers and supports the world’s most accurate and reliable guidance, navigation & control systems; radiation-hardened electronics; precision sensors and cyber resilience to drive mission success. In addition, in order to ensure successful program execution, the successful candidate must (1) have a deep understanding of the Engineering organization, (2) exhibit technical excellence in the Draper’s core competencies, (3) be an exceptional communicator and (4) have demonstrated successful leadership on one or more large scale programs.
NewMechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern (Summer 2027) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryMechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern (Summer 2027)Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. Our interns create detailed designs using 3-D CAD software (specifically SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo) and may analyze the performance of systems by conducting simulations using finite element software (such as Ansys).
Engineer II, Drug Product Development Moderna IncEngineer II, Drug Product DevelopmentNorwood, MA$74,000–$118,400 / yearWe are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Individual, to work in a team developing Moderna's sterile drug product processes and products that enable clinical and future commercial supply.
Tech C (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryTech C (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.
Tech B (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryTech B (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. • Operates moderately complex equipment in the production of hardware using moderately complex manual skills with training and supervision.
Senior Tech (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratorySenior Tech (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. We're looking for detailed and experienced Technicians to join our electronics assembly team, supporting the building of advanced hardware in cleanroom/lab environment.
Tech A (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryTech A (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)Cambridge, MassachusettsDraper 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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.
NewElectrical Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryElectrical Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)Cambridge, MassachusettsStudents will contribute to projects in various engineering disciplines such as computer hardware or software design and development, electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, materials testing, electrical system design, hardware assembly, testing, etc. 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.
NewGroup Leader–Production Test Development and Execution The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryGroup Leader–Production Test Development and ExecutionCambridge, MassachusettsR&D Enablement – Identify emerging logistics, integration, and test technologies (AI driven test planning, autonomous material handling, digital twins) and develop business cases for adoption; guide internal and external research efforts, including co ops, internships, and scholar programs that align with the group’s roadmap; ensure research outputs are transitioned into operational capability in a timely, risk aware manner. · Transition to Operations – Develop comprehensive “production hand off” packages that include validated test data, as built documentation, logistics chain of custody records, and configuration baselines; work with the Operations organization early in the program life cycle to define acceptance criteria, hand off schedules, and support models; track post handoff performance metrics to ensure a smooth transition and continuous improvement.