People and Culture
A community of people who work together to make the nation, and the world, a safer place
At Lincoln Laboratory, you'll find a community of people who work together to make the nation, and the world, a safer place. Lincoln Laboratory recognizes that its success is achieved through the appreciation and support of the diverse talents, ideas, cultures, and experiences of its employees.
Meet our Staff
When an opportunity arose where I could enhance the technical direction and culture of my group and division, I took it.
Melissa Smith
Scientist and Engineer in Nanotechnology
Advanced Technology
Advanced Materials and Microsystems
I take the most pride in seeing my team exercise the authority they have been empowered with to safeguard the Laboratory’s most precious data and to provide sound counsel to program managers that enable them to make risk-informed decisions.
Will Gibbs
Information Security Manager
The Lab fuses the best parts of technological innovation with an atmosphere that embodies constant learning and growth — all in the context of service to our nation and community. Lincoln Laboratory is a beautiful place to be.
Molly Crane
Signal Processing Engineer
Biotechnology and Human Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
Laboratory Workforce
At Lincoln Laboratory, we work to build a culture of collaboration that helps drive the innovation needed to solve the nation’s most challenging problems. We aspire to create a workforce that is composed of the best talent the nation we serve offers and a workplace where everyone’s contributions to our national security mission are respected and valued.
Gender
Source: Internal Lincoln Laboratory data as of 12/31/2023. Select self-reported data, such as such as gender identity and sexual orientation, is unavailable. Lincoln Laboratory is working towards capturing additional self-reported data to better understand how our employees identify.
Race and Ethnicity
Career Level by Race and Ethnicity
Composition of Technical Staff
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Working at Lincoln Laboratory
Workplace Environment
Employees of MIT Lincoln Laboratory are required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Professional Fellows
Our staff are active in professional societies, many achieving the Fellow status that recognizes significant contributions to the international science and engineering communities.
Employee Resource Groups
Lincoln Laboratory's employee resource groups (ERGs) are open to all employees and exist to help foster a workplace that aligns with the mission and values of the Laboratory.
Lincoln Laboratory Women's Network (LLWN)
LLWN seeks to support the specific needs of women employees across the Laboratory.
Lincoln Laboratory Access (LLACCESS)
LLACCESS supports employees with disabilities by fostering and creating a work environment that is accessible to and inclusive of all.
Black Experience and Cultural Organization Network (BEACON)
BEACON supports and addresses the challenges faced by Black employees across the Laboratory.
New Employee Network (NEN)
NEN's mission is to assist new employees as they transition into life at the Laboratory.
Lincoln Laboratory Out and Proud Employee Network (LLOPEN)
LLOPEN seeks to provide a forum for members of the Lincoln Laboratory community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexuality and gender-based identities.
Hispanic/Latinx Network (HLN)
HLN is a community that fosters awareness of Hispanic culture, promotes networking and social support, and encourages professional development.
Recent College Graduates (RCG)
RCG addresses the challenges faced by new employees coming out of college as they transition from academia to the Laboratory.
Lincoln Laboratory Veterans Network (LLVETS)
LLVETS supports and promotes the diverse skills and experience of military veterans at the Laboratory.
Pan Asian Laboratory Staff Network (PALS)
PALS builds awareness of the vast variety of Asian cultures present within the organization.