The discussion centers on the potential career paths available to individuals with a physics degree in the context of military weapon development. Participants explore whether a physics degree is suitable for roles in defense engineering or if pursuing an engineering degree would be more advantageous for working with the military.
Participants present differing views on the relevance of a physics degree versus an engineering degree for military careers, indicating that there is no consensus on the best educational path for entering the field of military weapon development.
The discussion reflects varying perspectives on the roles of physicists and engineers in military applications, with some assumptions about the nature of employment in defense sectors and the types of degrees valued by employers remaining unexamined.
Individuals considering a career in military weapon development, students exploring degree options in physics or engineering, and those interested in defense engineering pathways.
HomeRunHomer said:I've always been interested in weapons such as rockets and guns, but also in physics. I want to know if I can get a degree in physics and work for the military developing new types of weapons, or if it would be better pursuing engineering rather than physics if I want to work for the military.
n1person said:Something to consider if your interested in working in defense engineering: http://smart.asee.org/
Also, do you mind me asking how old you are?