Overall solid place to work, but not as youthful as you would hope - Systems Analyst Draper Employee Review

4.0
Apr 4, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is competitive. I was a 6 month coop with only a few years of college under my belt but still made $22/hour. Funding is good for programs, especially those in Defense. Work environment in the summer is loose - can take fridays off / half day with enough hours mon - thur

Cons

Slow moving industry due to bureaucracy, but since the funding is there through military contracting it can help speed up the process. Feels very old school there, everything is done by the books. Means there is a lot of experience and knowledge to gain but pushing innovation is difficult

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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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
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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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