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4.0

Nov 7, 2017

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Very prestigious, cutting edge technology, interesting people, relaxed academic setting

Cons

Stagnant wages and outdated buildings

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response

Thank you for taking the time to comment. We are in the early stages of a major facilities refresh that will dramatically change the current outdated building. Large capital projects like this take time, but we expect that the new configuration will continue to enable the relaxed academic setting that you have enjoyed. Thank you for your observations and contributions.

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5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Member of technical staff

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Pros

It can vary a lot from group to group, but in general, wonderful place with wonderful people and lots of interesting work going on. Excellent benefits and lots of flexibility to explore different projects.

Cons

Little opportunity for advancement in terms of rank and compensation once you reach technical staff. Additionally (again varies from group to group) expectations of what a staff member does can be unclear and there can be a light sink-or-swim nature to the work, again depending on the group you're in.

2.0

Jun 30, 2026

Sr. systems administrator

Recommend

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Pros

great people to work with, but not for.

Cons

Leadership needs to look inward and see what is wrong. If you want to get hired here you must need to know someone hire up.

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