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      A job turned into a career at Lincoln Laboratory - IT Systems Administrator MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

      4.0
      11 Mar 2016
      It systems administrator
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      Pros

      One of the best parts about working at Lincoln Laboratory is the people. You work among some of the brightest most talented people in their respected field. There is a feeling that what you are doing will ultimately make a difference for your country. In my experience there is a real respect among leadership for the work / life balance.

      Cons

      Opportunity and growth is to strictly tied to degrees obtained. Work experience doesn't seem to hold enough weight.

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      MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response
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      We are pleased that you have observed that the people at Lincoln Laboratory are one of our key selling points. We are fortunate to be able attract and retain a high quality workforce. While we do have a high portion of employees with advanced degrees, the individual talent and contribution of each employee is what is valued. Ability to contribute to the work at the required level is biggest driver. At times that overlaps with graduate studies and research involvement. Thanks for your input.

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      5.0
      3 June 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
      17 June 2026
      Member of technical staff
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      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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