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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

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Great benefits, bright people, comfortable place to work - Anonymous employee Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Employee Review

5.0
Aug 20, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The management is very well educated on how to manage engineers. They dont hound you and understand the need for quiet time to do analysis. Great place to work, has a cafeteria so you don't have to bring a lunch or go out, and great benefits.

Cons

Sometimes the work can be dry and theoretical, but that's just the nature of the institution. You tend to feel like you're still in college. At the same time, you know you are working with bright people and no jabronees.

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