Draper Laboratory Employee Reviews for Senior Member of Technical Staff

"A good place to work but not without it's problems."

What do you like about working at Draper Laboratory?

"Ability to be innovative. Freedom to seek approval for funding for R & D projects. The engineers are always willing to help and are a pleasure to work with. Work is usually interesting."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's generally a good place to work, but it isn't perfect, and there are some unpleasant aspects to deal with."

What don't you like about working at Draper Laboratory?

"Preferential treatment sometimes given to certain individuals which sometimes does not appear to based on accomplishment or experience. Praise is given for good work performed but nothing much beyond that.."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Return to the old Draper where freedom to create was encouraged."

"Independence"

What do you like about working at Draper Laboratory?

"The best parts of working at this Laboratory is independence."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great benefits, excellent locality in the bio-tech world, promotes continuing education."

What don't you like about working at Draper Laboratory?

"Micro-management"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Value long term employees"