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:

Draper is actively seeking a Senior Cyber Effects Engineer that will support current and future reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and cyber tool development projects across a variety of domains supporting the United States of America's national interest. Due to the variety of USG organizational needs, our technical efforts and opportunities vary from conventional cyber operations enablement tooling to embedded vulnerability research and exploit development on a wide range of devices and systems. We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join and lead our growing set of programs and innovate for the greater good of our Nation's security. As a part of the Draper Cyber Effects team, you will drive the design and development of software tools and capabilities, perform static and dynamic analysis on diverse firmware and software, and share your expertise with others via mentoring and technical leadership opportunities. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in a wide array of technologies and skills such as embedded systems, compiler theory, threat intelligence, fuzzing, binary analysis, and vulnerability research.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Define and evolve software architecture for embedded, real‑time, and kernel‑mode systems to enable cyber effects.

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques.
• Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications.
• Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements.
• Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
• Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements. development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provides insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines.
• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Requires a bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.

Experience
5-10 years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.

Additional Job Description:

Software Development and Program/Binary Analysis:

Proficiency in developing custom low-level software tools and integrating those tools into complex (both embedded and non-embedded) systems.
Proficiency with contemporary program analysis methodologies and techniques (static and dynamic). Relevant tools include Ghidra, Ida, Binary Ninja, Radare, Angr, debuggers (GDB, winDBG), emulation tools (Qemu), fuzzers (AFL++), etc.
Experience with techniques that prevent reverse engineering and employ obfuscation or diversification.
Proven background in researching and exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and mitigation techniques against software attack vectors.
Proficient using programming languages and their build systems such as: C, C++, Python, GoLang, Rust.
Experience in compiler toolchain development such as building custom LLVM passes. Experience with leveraging the different stages of compilation i.e. intermediate representation.
Experience in building high-quality code and helping others to meet those same coding standards.

System and Architecture:

Proficiency with the core workings of operating systems (user mode, kernel mode, boot processes), especially in Windows, GNU/Linux, or RTOS contexts.
Experience leveraging a variety of computing architectures and their associated assembly languages (e.g. x86, ARM, RISCV, etc.).

Leadership and Business Development:

Past experience in task leadership. Able to task delegate and plan individual task timelines.
Effective using different communication styles depending on team needs. Experience communicating during difficult situations.
Experience with presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience participating in proposal writing and business winning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in building reverse engineering automation tools and analysis frameworks.
Experience in leveraging machine learning (where appropriate) to automate cyber software tool development and program analysis.
History of business winning; proven experience leading proposals that resulted in new business.
Background in R&D and exploring novel, cutting-edge concepts that are high risk, high reward.

This role is onsite in Cambridge, MA or Reston, VA. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Having an existing TS/SCI is preferred.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Our 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 [email protected].

About the company

Draper is a nonprofit engineering organization that provides engineering services to government, industry, and academia, working as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or collaborator in consortia across domains from space to undersea. It tackles client needs by assembling interdisciplinary teams that turn complex concepts into working systems, building prototypes, verifying performance, and deploying usable solutions. Unlike for-profit competitors, Draper focuses on mission-driven, practical results and collaborates deeply with government, industry, and academia, using a mix of contracting and consortium participation to access diverse projects without relying on monetization. Its goal is to engineer and deliver validated systems that address the nation’s toughest problems through collaborative, mission-driven engineering.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$33.3M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

ARPA-H granted Draper up to $26.7 million on February 24, 2026.
Draper bought 105,000 square feet at 1 Hampshire Street on August 24, 2026.
August 2026 Kendall Square expansion signals confidence despite 28.7% lab vacancy.

What critics are saying

Barry Steer's ERISA class action survived dismissal in February 2026.
Draper's growth still depends on ARPA-H and DoD awards, especially 2026 programs.
A federal funding squeeze or contract loss would crater operations and hiring.

What makes Draper unique

PREDICT96 gives Draper proprietary microphysiological drug-testing infrastructure.
Defense credibility deepened by Brandi Vann's March 2026 strategy leadership appointment.
Its nonprofit model funds talent pipelines through Scholars and university capstones.

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PR Newswire

Oct 7th, 2026

Draper receives $7.3M ARPA-H funding to develop room-temperature storage for cancer cell therapies

Draper has received up to $7.3 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop methods for producing, storing and transporting cell-based biologic medicines at room temperature. The funding is part of ARPA-H's BioStabilization Systems programme, which has committed up to $87 million across four years. Draper leads a team that includes Likarda, Case Bioscience, CPSI Biotech, Fresenius Kabi, MiNK Therapeutics and the University of Colorado. The project aims to eliminate the "cold chain" requirement for biologics, which currently must be kept frozen at ultra-cold temperatures. This requirement makes such treatments expensive and accessible only at specialised medical centres. The team will work on stabilising cells for storage and reactivation, whilst developing automated processing systems for commercial-scale manufacturing.

PR Newswire

Oct 6th, 2026

Draper breaks ground on 111,000 sq ft microelectronics facility in Massachusetts

Draper held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new microelectronics building in Lowell, Massachusetts. The facility will house the company's Integrated Microelectronics Production Advanced Chip Technology (IMPACT) Center. The 111,000 square foot building will feature advanced microelectronic design, production, and packaging facilities. It will create more than 100 highly skilled jobs, including technicians, engineers, and business executives. Construction is supported partly by state and local funding in partnership with the city of Lowell. The facility is part of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor, an innovation ecosystem linking UMass Lowell with downtown Lowell. Upon completion in 2029, the IMPACT Center will offer manufacturing services from design to field-ready systems, focusing on high-mix, low-volume production for domains including microelectronics and precision navigation systems.

Commercial Real Estate Direct

Aug 27th, 2026

Wisconsin apartment property sells for $31Mln.

Wisconsin apartment property sells for $31Mln. Northern Management has paid $31 million, or $166,667/unit, for the 186-unit Harbor Estates apartment property in Sheboygan, Wis. The Brookfield, Wis., developer bought the property from a venture August 27, 2026 Boston Business Journal Draper Labs has paid $45 million, or $42857/sf, for 105,000 square feet of laboratory and office space at 1 Hampshire St in Cambridge, Mass Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a Pasadena, Calif, REIT, was the seller The deal is... August 26, 2026 Crain's Chicago Business A venture of RPM Living and New York Life's real estate investment arm has paid $99 million, or $335,593/unit, for the 295-unit Everly at Yorktown Apartments in the Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill RPM, of Austin,... August 26, 2026 Louisville Business First An affiliate of Enfield Capital Partners has paid $59 million, or $139,150/unit, for the 424-unit East Chase Apartments in Louisville, Ky The Lincolnwood, Ill, investment firm acquired the property from Sentinel Real Estate... August 26, 2026 Atlanta Business Chronicle Christ Covenant Church has paid $169 million, or $17979/sf, for Piedmont Place, a 94,000-square-foot office building in Atlanta The church bought the property from Hall Capital of Oklahoma City, which purchased it for $218... August 26, 2026 Tampa Bay Business Journal Spira Equity Partners has paid $58 million, or $219,697/unit, for the 264-unit Wyngate Apartments in St Petersburg, Fla The Seattle company bought the affordable housing complex from the Foundation for Affordable Housing... August 26, 2026 Atlanta Business Chronicle A venture of Parmenter Realty Partners and Wellings Capital has paid $186 million, or $14880/sf, for a 125,000-square-foot office building at 160 Clairemont Ave in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Ga Parmenter, of Atlanta,... August 25, 2026 Tampa Bay Business Journal Brasswater has paid $22 million, or $188,034/room, for the 117-room Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway in Lakeland, Fla The Montreal-based real estate firm acquired the property from Baywood Hotels of... August 25, 2026 Philadelphia Business Journal E Kahn Development has paid $17 million, or $5263/sf, for the Robert A DiStefano Technology Center, a 323,000-square-foot office complex in Wayne, Pa The Malvern, Pa, developer acquired the two-building property from... August 25, 2026 Houston Business Journal Indus Realty Trust has bought the 757,325-square-foot Park 845 Crossing industrial park in Houston The New York company purchased the five-building property from Equus Capital Partners of Philadelphia, which acquired it in... Recent. August 27, 2026 August 26, 2026 * Transactions * CMBS * Exec Changes August 27, 2026 August 26, 2026

Defense World

Aug 27th, 2026

Algert Global LLC purchases 40,320 shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. $ARE.

Algert Global LLC purchases 40,320 shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. $ARE. Algert Global LLC raised its holdings in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE - Free Report) by 38.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 144,310 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after acquiring an additional 40,320 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC owned approximately 0.08% of Alexandria Real Estate Equities worth $7,627,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in ARE. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities during the fourth quarter worth $805,429,000. Monaco Asset Management SAM acquired a new stake in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities during the 4th quarter valued at $6,582,000. Handelsbanken Fonder AB grew its position in Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 58.6% during the 2nd quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 68,500 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $3,620,000 after acquiring an additional 25,300 shares during the last quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities during the 4th quarter worth $8,445,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in Alexandria Real Estate Equities by 789.6% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 51,884 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $2,539,000 after purchasing an additional 46,052 shares in the last quarter. 96.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Here are the key news stories impacting Alexandria Real Estate Equities this week: * Positive Sentiment: Baird raised its price target to $52. Robert W. Baird increased its target for ARE, signaling somewhat improved expectations for the life-science REIT, although the new target remains close to the stock's recent trading level and the broader analyst view is still cautious. Robert W. Baird Boosts Alexandria Real Estate Equities Price Target to $52 * Positive Sentiment: One upward earnings revision provides modest support. Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $6.39 from $6.36, slightly above the current consensus estimate of $6.38. However, Zacks maintained a "Hold" rating. * Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter results date announced. Alexandria will release its third-quarter 2026 operating and financial results and host its conference call on October 27, giving investors a scheduled catalyst to assess leasing, property sales, occupancy and guidance. Alexandria Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Date * Neutral Sentiment: Cambridge asset sale provides liquidity. Alexandria sold lab condominium units in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Draper for $45 million. The transaction may support liquidity and portfolio repositioning, but its effect on recurring earnings depends on the asset's prior contribution and sale terms. Alexandria Sells Cambridge Lab Condo Units for $45 Million * Negative Sentiment: Analysts lowered most medium- and long-term forecasts. Zacks cut estimates for Q3 and Q4 2026, every quarter of 2027, FY2027 to $5.16 from $5.56, and FY2028 to $5.47 from $5.62. The revisions suggest pressure on Alexandria's earnings outlook and are likely the main fundamental drag on the stock. * Negative Sentiment: Cambridge sale reportedly involved a $75 million loss. The reported loss substantially exceeds the $45 million sale proceeds, highlighting potential valuation pressure in Alexandria's lab-property portfolio and raising concerns about realized asset values. Draper Buys Cambridge Lab Floors as Alexandria Takes a Loss Wall street analysts forecast growth. Discover more ARE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Evercore reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $57.00 price target on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a research note on Monday, August 17th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $52.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an "underweight" rating and set a $53.00 target price on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an "underperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $52.85. Alexandria Real Estate Equities trading up 0.1%. NYSE:ARE opened at $52.95 on Thursday. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has a 52 week low of $39.41 and a 52 week high of $88.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.19. The firm's fifty day moving average is $50.71 and its 200-day moving average is $49.57. The firm has a market cap of $9.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -8.74 and a beta of 1.15. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.43) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by ($0.52). Alexandria Real Estate Equities had a negative return on equity of 5.21% and a negative net margin of 36.08%.The firm had revenue of $662.78 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $464.86 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.33 EPS. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's quarterly revenue was down 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. Alexandria Real Estate Equities has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.350-6.450 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. will post 6.38 earnings per share for the current year. Alexandria Real Estate Equities dividend announcement. The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a $0.72 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.4%. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -47.52%. Insider buying and selling. In related news, Chairman Joel S. Marcus bought 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were bought at an average price of $46.28 per share, with a total value of $231,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 592,724 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,431,266.72. This represents a 0.85% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Marc E. Binda sold 2,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.00, for a total value of $108,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 188,264 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,166,256. This trade represents a 1.05% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 1.35% of the company's stock. Alexandria Real Estate Equities company profile. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (NYSE: ARE) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, development and management of collaborative life science and technology campuses. The company's properties are designed to support research and innovation by providing specialized laboratory, office and manufacturing space tailored to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic and related industries. 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The Business Journals

Aug 27th, 2026

Draper Labs pays $45M for additional Kendall Square space amid market decline.

Draper Labs pays $45M for additional Kendall Square space amid market decline. By Grant Welker - Senior Reporter, Boston Business Journal Aug 27, 2026 The deal comes as 30% of Kendall Square's office space sits vacant. Draper has more than 2,700 employees and reported $949 million in revenue. Don't Stop Here - Continue Reading For $1 Per Week Secure 4 weeks of award-winning news and trusted insights Subscribe for only $4 Thursday, October 08, 2026 Women Who Lead in Life Sciences Join the Boston Business Journal for its 6th annual women in biotech and life sciences program.

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