Is MIT Lincoln Laboratory a good company to work for?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 767 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 96% of employees would recommend working at MIT Lincoln Laboratory to a friend and 86% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been left by employees working as Summer Research Intern , Research Intern and Summer Intern .

Does MIT Lincoln Laboratory pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MIT Lincoln Laboratory employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?

96% of MIT Lincoln Laboratory employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MIT Lincoln Laboratory 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?

Member Of Technical Staff (37) , Technical Staff (35) , Assistant Staff (32) , Intern (31) , Associate Staff (26) , Summer Research Intern (25) , Software Engineer (23) , Summer Intern (19) , Associate Technical Staff (18) , Research Intern (14) , Assistant Technical Staff (11) , Engineer (11) , Subcontractor (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (8)

What are the pros of working at MIT Lincoln Laboratory according to real employee reviews?

"People that I worked with were great except for some individual from my own team." ((in 103 reviews)); "Great benefits and overall great time as an intern!" ((in 79 reviews)); "Good work life balance for specialists" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great team and culture." ((in 20 reviews)); "Nice and smart coworkers." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT Lincoln Laboratory according to real employee reviews?

"i.e. pay was low." ((in 28 reviews)); "Salaries are not competitive with industry and raise structure does not provide monetary incentives for performance." ((in 22 reviews)); "Possibilities of managers who aren't great at running projects leading to alot of frustrating days" ((in 8 reviews)); "Extra time commitments (extra hours and travel) are demanded without any compensation or warning." ((in 7 reviews)); "Flat management structure so promotions are few and far in between" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about MIT Lincoln Laboratory layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MIT Lincoln Laboratory layoffs and their outlook for job security at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MIT Lincoln Laboratory locations?

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory reviews

4.4

96% would recommend to a friend

(512 total reviews)

Eric Evans

98% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (512 reviews)

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 512 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The MIT Lincoln Laboratory employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

512 reviews

4.0

May 5, 2023

Decent place

Associate technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-smart people -interesting projects -ok pay if negotiated -great work-life balance -great benefits

Cons

-lots of bureaucracy -lack of movement upwards -very much a sink-or-swim environment

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are always open to conversation or brainstorming ideas if you feel there are ways we can do better.

5.0

May 2, 2023

Great place to work

Assistant group leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent co-workers and employees, interesting work, good team culture.

Cons

Sometimes bureaucratic; hiring decisions can take a while.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response

3y

It’s wonderful to hear your experience at the Laboratory has been pleasant! We value our employees and their contributions to the organization, which is why we are committed to continuous improvement. Your feedback is extremely helpful in improving and adapting to the needs of our employees.

4.0

Apr 26, 2023

Special Security Department

Ssrii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

9/80 work week. 30 Days PTO. Normally low stress.

Cons

Low salaries, educational systems have a cast society to them, if you aren't a technical staff member you are second class. Shirt and tie, bad management.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response

3y

At Lincoln Laboratory, we care deeply for our employees and promote an environment of respect. We also offer a range of benefits designed to keep our employees and their families healthy and to meet their needs. We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome further conversations on how we can enhance the environment and culture of the Laboratory.

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