Work can range from exciting to mind numbing - Photonics Engineer Draper Employee Review

4.0
Jan 5, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing benefits, can walk to work since it is in an urban area, matrix organization means you don't really have a boss, great work/life balance

Cons

Very high cost of living, projects can range from interesting and relevant to boring and out of your expertise, projects often end abruptly, working on more than 2 projects at once is common

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone is super nice and there is opportunity for movement upwards and into different departments.

Cons

Pay is a little low but other then that absolutely amazing.

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, individual workers actually care and show it.

Cons

Toxic management, nepotism culture, company won't take action to fix problems unless it's a finding,

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