Staff and Organization
Approximately 1500 technical staff members work on research, prototype building, and field demonstrations. The technical staff come from a broad range of scientific and engineering fields, with electrical engineering, physics, computer science and mathematics being among the most prevalent. Two-thirds of the professional staff hold advanced degrees, and 60% of those degrees are at the doctoral level.
The technical work is organized into seven divisions: Air and Missile Defense Technology, Homeland Protection and Air Traffic Control, Communication Systems and Cyber Security, Engineering, Advanced Technology, Aerospace, and ISR and Tactical Systems.
Lincoln Laboratory supports its research and development work with a strong infrastructure of services from six departments: Contracting Services, Facility Services, Financial Services, Information Services, Security Services, and Human Resources. Approximately 1300 people working in the service departments or as technical specialists support the research and development mission of the Laboratory.
Lincoln Laboratory demonstrates a firm commitment to community outreach. Programs that promote education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students in grades kindergarten to high school are well received by the local community and well supported by volunteers from across the Laboratory. The Lincoln Laboratory community service program raises awareness of both local and national needs by organizing fund-raising and outreach events that support selected charitable organizations, medical research, and U.S. troops abroad.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is also committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce as core values. All employees contribute to an environment founded upon technical excellence and outstanding innovation. The Laboratory recognizes that its continuing success is achieved through the appreciation and support of the diverse talents, ideas, cultures, and experiences of its employees.
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