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MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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Great place to work. - Anonymous employee MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

5.0
Nov 24, 2010
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Pros

It's all interesting work. No matter what your position is, you're always involved in something that's bigger than yourself. I work on many different projects within my position and it's great.

Cons

There's a big "not invented here" complex in my opinion - which is to be expected at a research laboratory. But, what Lincoln does (re)invent is generally much better than what the outside world has to offer, so I can't say I blame them entirely. Groups also kind of go off and do their own thing; information sharing between groups and divisions is limited.

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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
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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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