Ask HN: How to Break into Defense Industry?
Specific to North America.
Hey HN, I have an engineering background and have been working on hardware projects tangentially related to defense applications, with a hobbyist focus. I have a lot of interest in working for/contracting with a company in the Defense Industry, but aside from trying to join the army (?!?) I'm not sure how to get my foot in the door. Especially now since a lot of places don't seem to be hiring or taking on extra projects.
What would you advise someone in my position? Thanks! They built the walls pretty high sadly. Best bet is to choose a vendor to the industry, or even a vendor to a vendor Raytheon?