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      A Bizarre Place to Work - Technical Staff MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

      2.0
      Oct 13, 2013
      Technical staff
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -- Access to MIT libraries -- Flexible work schedules and a relaxed work environment -- Many younger colleagues are quite good and a pleasure to work with

      Cons

      -- Lack of competent management at all levels -- Old boys club; promotions are based on who you know and not on the quality of your work -- Many projects have questionable technical merit and there is pressure to make audacious claims about the quality and importance of one's work rather than those which are more grounded in reality -- A paradise for crackpots and cranks -- Questionable ethics -- Anything to do with security

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      MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response
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      The linkage to MIT staff and resources is a strong benefit for Lincoln Laboratory. This has recently been strengthened by the creation of Beaverworks, a facility in Cambridge that will provide more opportunity for information exchange. People considering employment at Lincoln Laboratory should be aware that security is a big aspect of day to day operations. We have been recognized by DOD for our security operations. Lincoln Laboratory has a strong, formal program to train and guide employees in situations that may include ethical or conflict of interest issues. These are taken seriously by all levels of the organization.

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      5.0
      Jun 3, 2026
      Member of technical staff
      Recommend
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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
      CEO approval
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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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