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      while technical groups do interesting work, the organization itself operates in the dark ages - Anonymous employee MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

      3.0
      Jun 19, 2013
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      many intelligent employees and interesting research technologies.

      Cons

      A trip back into the past ( when not all was good ). Some departments operate like databases and user interfaces were never invented, nor was there ever a woman's movement. VERY hierarchical...and while they say it is a flat organization, the layers are more like a caste system.

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      12y
      It is great that you enjoyed your experience with many intelligent employees and interesting research. These are key features of working at the Laboratory. We continue to seek improvement in all areas of operations and hope that progress continues.

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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.

      4.0
      May 26, 2026
      Associate technical staff
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      Pros

      Historically a very stable job, interesting work, great people

      Cons

      There can be a lack of mentorship for people early in their careers, although your experience will depend heavily on which group you are in. There are only 3 main levels of engineer with very limited group leader positions, making upward mobility limited.

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