“MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a friendly, academic environment in which many thrive”

Pros:  “There is so much to be done in the defense industry that the Laboratory has a wide array of projects and activities. Because these are problems that no one else has solved…”

Cons:  “I honestly have very few complaints about MIT Lincoln Laboratory. It was a great place for me to work, but it may not be for everyone. If you thrive on the…” – Full Review

“Small company, great employee support”

Pros:  “Small company experience, very personal.”

Cons:  “Small company, cannot carry you if budget talks stall.” – Full Review

“work at HHMI lab”

Pros:  “the funding is sufficient. You can do some creative experiments that you want to do. Normally, HHMI lab is big. So the competition is bigger than other labs. There are more…”

Cons:  “As the lab is bigger, the direct support from PI is not much. The postdoc has to be more independent. You have to be more self motivated to keep the projects going.” – Full Review

“Good experience”

Pros:  “Friendly co-workers; fast paced projects; good 401k matching; decent pay”

Cons:  “Too frequent layoffs; cyclical work; crazy schedule; no career advancement; company obsessed with corporate acquisitions.” – Full Review

“Good start-up, not so good timing”

Pros:  “Career opportunities are good; small start-up gives you more freedom to try ideas and learn new things. Communications among the company are easy. Recognition & feedback…”

Cons:  “Should focus on what is most critical in the severe financial crunch. Spend resources wisely and carefully. Good start-up, not so good timing.” – Full Review

“L-3 is a great place to work”

Pros:  “Great comany to work at. Hands off approach to business units.”

Cons:  “A somewhat fractured organization with decentralized management. (pro and con)” – Full Review