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      The environment at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is one that encourages collaboration and creative problem solving. - Associate Technical Staff MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

      4.0
      May 6, 2014
      Associate technical staff
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The quality of the work that is available is very high and keeps working challenging and stimulating. The technical proficiency of the coworkers is outstanding. It is easy to find an expert in any relevant field.

      Cons

      The pay scale is inversely proportional to the quality of the tasks. The pay scales are not in line with the rest of the industry. While technical problems are handled with great skill, personnel problems and management skills leave a lot to be desired.

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      We are pleased that you found the work here of high quality and the staff proficiency outstanding. As a not for profit, government funded Laboratory, there are some compensation considerations that are not found in industry. Our salaries are generally competitive with industry and are complemented by an excellent benefits program. Operating with no profit motivation is beneficial in pursuing the best available solution.

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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
      Recommend
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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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