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 unique 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.
Composition of Technical Staff
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.