SkillBridge Program (Service Members)

SkillBridge Program for Service Members

Draper partners with the DoD SkillBridge program to offer full-time internships to active service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The program provides real-world job experience, learning opportunities, and potential pathways to full-time employment.

Geographic Scope: Multiple Draper locations:

• Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Clearfield, Utah
• Houston, Texas
• Huntsville, Alabama
• Reston, Virginia
• St. Petersburg, Florida
• Remote options available

Eligibility:

• Active service members in final 180 days of service
• Must be transitioning from military to civilian life

Program Partners:

• Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program
• Warrior Care Program

What They Support:

• Full-time internship opportunities
• Industry training and real-world job experience
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Potential for full-time employment conversion
• Career transition support

Areas of Opportunity:
Administrative, AI, Data Analytics, Biotechnology Systems, Contracts (7A, Contract Representative 3), Counter Intelligence/Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Electronics Technicians, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Legal, Machine Intelligence, Maritime Autonomy, Network Administrator, Occupational Health and Safety, Operations Programs/Engineering, Security (Program Overview, Campus Security, Industrial Security, Info Assurance Specialist, Info Security Analyst, Special Security Intern), Strategic Communication, Strategic Systems, Strategy, Supply Chain/Property

Philosophy: Service members bring many transferable skills and applicable experiences, sharing Draper's commitment to contributing to the nation's wellbeing and security.

Application Process

1. Fill Out Contact Form – Complete the SkillBridge program contact form
2. Provide Information:
   • Name
   • Last Name
   • Email Address
   • Date of Separation
   • Preferred Work Location(s)
   • Areas of Interest (select from available categories)
   • Message
   • Upload Resume
3. Select Preferred Work Location:
   • Cambridge, Massachusetts Campus
   • Cape Canaveral, Florida Campus
   • Clearfield, Utah Campus
   • Houston, Texas Campus
   • Huntsville, Alabama Campus
   • Reston, Virginia Campus
   • St. Petersburg, Florida Campus
   • Open to all locations
   • Prefer Remote
4. Select Areas of Interest:
   • Administrative
   • AI/Data Analytics
   • Biotechnology Systems
   • Contracts
   • Counter Intelligence/Threat Management
   • Cybersecurity
   • Electronics Technicians
   • Internal Audit
   • Information Technology
   • Legal
   • Machine Intelligence
   • Maritime Autonomy
   • Network Administrator
   • Occupational Health and Safety
   • Operations Programs/Engineering
   • Security (multiple specializations)
   • Strategic Communication
   • Strategic Systems
   • Strategy
   • Supply Chain/Property
5. Submit Application – Submit completed form for review

Contact Information

• Contact form available on the Service Member Opportunities page
• Draper recruitment team will review application and follow up with interested candidates