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      Electrical Engineering Intern - Computer Engineering Intern MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

      5.0
      6 Oct 2017
      Computer engineering intern
      Recommend
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      Pros

      It had a great research-like environment that was low-pressure and conducive of learning. People were generally friendly and there were a decent number of opportunities to network with other interns.

      Cons

      The work is really hit or miss. I had a great time with what I worked on but another intern had nothing to do. If you are going to work here, you should make sure you have some idea of what you'll work on and where you'll fit before you agree, if possible.

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      Thank you for your comments. We are proud of our internship programs and happy that you a great time. It is recommended that students communicate with their managers to make sure that they are getting work that is as close to what they want as we can offer. We also have an excellent program coordinator who can advise students while they are here. We hope that you will keep us in mind for full time employment when the time comes.

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      5.0
      3 June 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
      17 June 2026
      Member of technical staff
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Worked with some of the smartest people I’ve ever known. Great opportunities to learn from your coworkers and an atmosphere that encourages learning, including a well-run technical education program. Fabulous support staff and technicians that can get seemingly impossible things done quickly. Great resources and lab spaces (if a bit dated). The nature of the work encourages good work/life balance. Fantastic benefits (though the pay is low).

      Cons

      No/limited opportunities for advancement makes this a hard place to work mid-career. Good engineers are promoted to be mediocre managers. Every program is under-funded, under-staffed, and over schedule. Bad managers are shuffled around but rarely fired.

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